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Obtain your official Register of Members (shareholders) maintained by your Registered Agent. Essential documentation for banking, business transactions, and regulatory compliance worldwide.

  • Expanship Customers — Available for directors, shareholders, and authorized signatories of companies incorporated or managed through Expanship
  • Third Parties — This is a private document and can only be retrieved for companies managed through Expanship
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Overview

Understanding Your BVI Register of Members

Essential information about obtaining and using your company's Register of Members (Shareholders)

Who Can Obtain
Authorized Parties
Company directors, officers, shareholders, and authorized representatives
Official Record
Statutory
Required statutory record under BVI Business Companies Act
Third-Party Access
Not Available
Shareholder details are confidential—third parties cannot access this register
Turnaround Time
3-5 Days
Standard processing takes 3-5 business days from request to delivery
Format
PDF & Physical
Available as certified digital PDF or original physical hard copy
Language
English
All BVI documents are issued in English as the official business language

Meaning

The Register of Members (also called Register of Shareholders) is a statutory record maintained by your company (or its Registered Agent) that lists all current and former shareholders. It includes each member's full name, address, number and class of shares held, dates of share acquisitions and transfers, and consideration paid. This register is required under BVI law.

Who Maintains
Registered Agent
Register is maintained by the company's Registered Agent in BVI
Validity
Point-in-Time
Valid as of the certification date—request a fresh copy after any share transfers
Register Contents

Understanding Your Register of Members Contents

Detailed breakdown of information found in your BVI Register of Members (Shareholders)

01

Company Information Header

The register begins with the company's basic information including the official registered name and company number as recorded in the BVI Registry.
02

Member's Full Legal Name

Complete legal name of each shareholder (member) exactly as it appears in their identification documents or corporate registration. For corporate shareholders, includes the full legal entity name.
03

Member's Address

The registered address of each member. For individual shareholders, this is typically their residential address. For corporate shareholders, this is the registered office or principal business address.
04

Number of Shares Held

The exact number of shares held by each member, broken down by share class if the company has different classes of shares with different rights.
05

Share Class and Rights

Identification of the class of shares held (e.g., ordinary shares, preferred shares) and a reference to their specific rights, preferences, and restrictions.
06

Date of Share Acquisition

The date when each member acquired their shares, whether through initial issuance, purchase, transfer, or other means of acquisition.
07

Consideration Paid

The amount paid or other consideration given for the shares, showing the value exchanged when the shares were acquired.
08

Share Transfer History

Complete record of all share transfers, including dates of transfer, number of shares transferred, transferor and transferee names, and consideration paid for transfers.
09

Current Shareholding Summary

A summary section showing the current distribution of shares among all members, total shares issued, and any treasury shares or shares held by the company itself.
10

Registered Agent Certification

For certified copies, includes certification from the Registered Agent confirming that the copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the register maintained at the registered office.

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Use Cases

Common Uses

Where and why you'll need your Register of Members

Banking and Financial Services

Banking and Financial Services

Banks and financial institutions require the Register of Members to verify share ownership, identify beneficial owners, and comply with KYC and anti-money laundering regulations.

Due Diligence and Transactions

Due Diligence and Transactions

Essential for investors, buyers, and partners conducting due diligence to understand the company's ownership structure and shareholding distribution.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Required for various regulatory filings, legal proceedings, tax reporting, and compliance with local and international regulations.

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Internal record-keeping for shareholder management, dividend distributions, voting rights verification, and corporate decision-making.

Pricing

Complimentary for Expanship-Managed Companies

Your BVI Register of Members is provided directly from our records at no charge, included with your Expanship administration package.

Expanship-Managed Companies

Provided from our records at no cost for Expanship-administered companies

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What's Included

Provided directly from our BVI company records
Certified copy of your current shareholder register
Complete share allotment and transfer history
Professional document preparation and formatting
Secure digital delivery to your inbox
Unlimited requests during your service period
Physical Delivery Express courier delivery worldwide +US$169
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Certification Options:
Registered Agent Certification +US$0 | Apostille Certification +US$249 | Notary Public Certification +US$149
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Process

Register Retrieval Process

Our streamlined 5-step process ensures you receive your Register of Members quickly and securely

Step 01

Document Request

Submit your request with company details. Our team reviews your application and verifies authorization within 24 hours.

Document Request
Step 02

Agent Coordination

We liaise with your Registered Agent to obtain the current Register of Members maintained at your registered office.

Agent Coordination
Step 03

Register Certification

The Registered Agent provides a certified copy of the register, confirming it is a true and accurate record of all shareholders.

Register Certification
Step 04

Authentication Process

Get your register authenticated by Apostille or a notary public to ensure international recognition and legal validity.

Authentication Process
Step 05

Secure Delivery

Receive your certified register via secure courier or digital delivery, with full tracking and confirmation.

Secure Delivery
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about obtaining your BVI Register of Members

To obtain a certified copy of your Register of Members, your company must be properly maintaining its statutory records. Requirements include: the company must be incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, register must be properly maintained by the Registered Agent, company must not be struck off or dissolved, and written authorization is required if requested by third parties. The register includes complete share ownership history.

The Register of Members (also called Register of Shareholders) is a statutory record required under BVI law that lists all current and former shareholders of your company. It includes each member's name, address, number and class of shares held, dates of acquisition, and consideration paid. This register must be maintained by your company or its Registered Agent.

The Register of Members is typically maintained by your company's Registered Agent at the registered office in BVI. The Registered Agent is responsible for keeping it current and updating it for every share issuance, transfer, or redemption.

The register includes each shareholder's full name, address, number and class of shares held, dates of share acquisition and transfers, consideration paid, and complete share transfer history. It provides a complete record of ownership and share movements since incorporation.

You typically need this register when opening bank accounts, proving beneficial ownership, conducting due diligence for transactions, regulatory compliance (including UBO reporting), legal proceedings, or any situation where you need to verify share ownership structure.

No. The Register of Members is a comprehensive record of all shareholders and their shareholdings. Share Certificates are individual documents issued to each shareholder as evidence of their ownership of specific shares. The register records all share certificates issued.

No, the Register of Members is not a public document in BVI. It is maintained by the Registered Agent and is only available to authorized persons such as directors, shareholders, or their authorized representatives. However, beneficial ownership information may need to be disclosed to authorities.

Standard processing takes 3-5 business days. We coordinate with your Registered Agent to obtain and certify the current register, then deliver it to you securely.

Yes, we provide certified copies authenticated by the Registered Agent or a Notary Public. These certified copies are widely accepted by banks, legal authorities, and business partners worldwide.

Our fee includes coordination with your Registered Agent, obtaining the register, certification, professional scanning, digital delivery, and expert handling throughout the process. There are no hidden fees.

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