Companies Act 2016 · Updated to 31 Jan 2025 · Part III · Management of Company
101. Registration of members constitute as evidence of legal title
Feedback & support(1)
In absence of evidence to the contrary, the entry of the name of a person in the register of members as shareholder is prima facie evidence that legal title to the share is vested in that person.
(2)
Subject to section 147, a company may treat the registered shareholder as the only person entitled to—
(a)
exercise the right to vote attached to the share;
(b)
receive notices;
(c)
receive a distribution in respect of the share, if any; and
(d)
exercise the other rights and powers attached to the share.
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