MCA forms show filings; statutory registers show the company’s legal memory. Missing or inconsistent registers become painful during audit, funding, due diligence or disputes.
The official Companies Act PDF contains provisions on registers including register of members, register of charges, register of contracts/arrangements and director-interest related records. These registers should reconcile with MCA filings and accounts.
| Register / record | Reconcile with |
|---|---|
| Register of members | PAS-3, share certificates, annual return. |
| Register of charges | CHG filings, loan ledgers and lender NOCs. |
| Contracts / arrangements | RPT approvals, Section 188 notes and financial statements. |
| Director interests | MBP disclosures and related-party master. |
| SBO register | BEN declarations and group ownership chart. |
This article is intentionally source-limited to official MCA / India Code material. Verify final filing positions with the latest Act, Rules, MCA forms and portal advisories before publishing.
Yes. Applicable registers should be maintained under Companies Act provisions.
Mismatch creates audit, due-diligence and filing risk.
No. Event-based updates should happen when the relevant transaction occurs.