1. Register of Members (Section 88)

• Contains details of all shareholders, including their names, addresses, and shareholding.
  
• Records the date of becoming and ceasing to be a member.
  
• Separate entries must be maintained for equity and preference shareholders.
  
• Helps determine eligibility for dividends, voting, and bonus shares.
  
• It must be updated regularly and kept at the registered office.
  

2. Register of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (Section 170)

• Maintains particulars of directors and key managerial personnel (KMP), such as the CEO, CFO, and Company Secretary.
  
• Includes their details, DIN (Director Identification Number), designation, and date of appointment/resignation.
  
• Also records changes in the office or re-appointments.
  
• Facilitates regulatory filings and internal governance.
  
• Accessible to members during business hours with due notice.
  

3. Register of Charges (Section 85)

• Contains information about all charges (secured loans or mortgages) created on the company’s assets.
  
• Includes charge holders’ details, type of charge, amount secured, and satisfaction of charge.
  
• Mandatory to register with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within the prescribed time.
  
• Helps lenders and creditors assess the company’s financial encumbrances.
  
• Essential for transparency in a company’s financial liabilities.
  

4. Register of Loans, Guarantees, and Investments (Section 186)

• Records all loans made, guarantees given, securities provided, and investments made by the company.
  
• Details include the names of the entities involved, amounts, and the nature of the financial arrangement.
  
• Ensures the company complies with limits and approval procedures under the law.
  
• Important for auditors and shareholders to assess exposure and financial discipline.
  
• Maintained at the registered office or such other place as approved by the board.
  

5. Register of Contracts and Arrangements (Section 189)

• Maintains details of contracts or arrangements in which directors are interested.
  
• Applies to related-party transactions requiring board or shareholder approval.
  
• Includes names of interested parties, nature of interest, and terms of the contract.
  
• Ensures transparency and prevention of conflict of interest.
  
• This register must be signed by the Company Secretary or an authorized director.