Register of Members (Shareholders)
A Register of Members is a record of the details of the members (shareholders) of your company according to the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Last updated October 24, 2025
Suitable for Australia
Create & Customise Legal Templates Online
What is a register of members (shareholders)?
What is a register of members (shareholders)?
When should you use a register of members (shareholders)?
When should you use a register of members (shareholders)?
What should be in a register of members (shareholders)?
What should be in a register of members (shareholders)?
How to create a legal document
- check_circle
Access the Document Library
- check_circle
Select the template that matches your needs
- check_circle
Customise by adding or removing clauses with assistance from Lawpath AI
- check_circle
Personalise with your headers, footers, logos, or additional text
- check_circle
Store all documents securely in your account for easy access
Frequently asked questions
What is a register of members (shareholders)?
keyboard_arrow_upWhen should you use a register of members (shareholders)?
keyboard_arrow_upWhat should be in a register of members (shareholders)?
keyboard_arrow_upIs this template suitable for all Australian companies?
keyboard_arrow_upCan I use this form for more than one shareholder?
keyboard_arrow_upWhat key information does this register protect?
keyboard_arrow_upAre there any limitations to using this template?
keyboard_arrow_upHow often should the register be updated?
keyboard_arrow_upWho can access the register?
keyboard_arrow_upWhat are the next steps after completing the register?
keyboard_arrow_upView Sample Register of Members (Shareholders)
Articles about Register of Members (Shareholders)
Can Shareholders Liquidate a Company?
Shareholders have an inherent interest in the performance of their company. But if the company is struggling, can shareholders liquidate the company?
Shareholder Quorum: What Are the Rules?
What is shareholder quorum? Why is it important? Find out more about the requirements in the Corporations Act here.
What are Non-Beneficially Held Shares? (2025 Update)
Non-beneficially held shares are a type of share from which the shareholder does not directly benefit. Find out how they work in this guide.
How Many Shareholders Can A Public Company Have?
Your public company is growing and adding shareholders left, right and centre. Is there a cap on how many you can have?
How to Remove a Shareholder from a Company
Time to change shareholders? Read this guide to the process you should follow if you're going to remove a shareholder from your company.
Checklist For New Shareholders
Just become a new shareholder in a business? Not sure exactly what shareholders rights and responsibilities are? Learn today about being a new shareholder!
How Do I Appoint a New Officeholder to My Company?
Companies require maintenance and there are a number of important steps to take when you appoint a new officeholder to your company. Read about them here.
Investor vs Shareholder: What's the Difference?
Is there a difference between an investor vs shareholder? This article uncovers what each term means, as well as their key differences.
Can Shareholders Remove a Director From a Company?
The rules governing the process on how shareholders can remove a director from a company will depend on several considerations. Find out more here.
Looking for more documents?
Privacy Policy
A Privacy Policy outlines how your business will use, store and collect your customers' information. A Privacy Policy is required by law in certain circumstances.
Loan Agreement
This Loan Agreement can be used by lender when offering a loan to a Borrower.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual)
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual) allows you and another party to share confidential information while legally forbidding either party from disclosing that information to any other person or entity.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way)
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way) allows you and another party to share confidential information while legally forbidding the other party from disclosing that information to any other person or entity.
Employment Agreement (Casual)
This Employment Agreement (Casual) is suitable for casual employees in any industry. This agreement is essential when hiring new casual employees for your business.
Business Sale Agreement
A Business Sale Agreement is used to clearly set out all relevant terms of the sale when selling or buying a business.
Contractor Agreement (Individual)
The Contractor Agreement (Individual) allows you to hire a contractor that is an individual (ie. not a company).
Shareholders Agreement
A Shareholders Agreement allows you to clarify the relationship between shareholders of your company.