Unlisted companies
One record. Every stage of your company's growth.
Manage your shareholder register, run your next raise and report to your board, all from the same system, so nothing gets rebuilt as your company moves forward.
Because certainty matters most, before the raise and after it.
Growth brings more shareholders, more scrutiny and more at stake. The record behind it should never be in doubt.
Keep your ownership records complete, and correct.
Your cap table, shareholder register and transaction history live in one place, always current and always accurate. Transfers, communications and corporate actions run through the same system, so the record you rely on for governance, raising or reporting is never in question.
Be ready to raise, whenever the opportunity comes.
When the next raise comes, the groundwork is already done. A branded offer, and an online application process are ready to go, so you can move from decision to fully invested without building the process from scratch each time.
Give your board and shareholders governance they can trust.
Board and shareholder meetings, voting and ATO reporting run through the same system that holds your register, so every decision sits alongside the record it affects. Your shareholders see a company run with rigour, and your board sees an accurate, complete history whenever it's needed.
Spend less time on administration, and more on the business.
Statements, notices and reporting obligations run automatically, and new shareholders onboard digitally from the start. That means fewer manual processes for your team and more time spent building the business rather than maintaining its paperwork.
Be ready for whatever comes next.
Every record, transaction and communication is already in one place, so due diligence, valuations and data room requests draw on data you already trust. Whether the next step is a raise, a scale-up or an exit, your company is prepared for it well before the question is asked.
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Every part of the investor lifecycle, connected in one system.
Easy onboarding.
We're with you from the first conversation. Our team handles the setup and guides you through every step, so the move to Registry Direct is smooth from day one.
Registry Direct manages more than 220,000 investors across 1,500+ funds and companies.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions.
Can listed and unlisted holdings sit in the same register?
Yes. Because the platform connects to CHESS, listed and unlisted holdings can be managed in the same register. CHESS is the ASX's Clearing House Electronic Subregister System.
What governance and reporting does the platform handle?
ATO reporting such as Quarterly Tax File Number (QTFN) reports, Annual Investment Income Reports (AIIR) and calculation and payment of withholding tax all run through the ststem, along with shareholder meetings and online voting. A full audit trail is attached to your register.
Can Registry Direct support a future investment, scale-up or exit event?
Yes. Every record, transaction and shareholder communication is stored and accessible, so due diligence and data room requests draw directly on data you already maintain. Capital raising is supported with our online aplication form feature.
Does Registry Direct integrate with Xero for an unlisted company's accounts?
Yes. Registry Direct integrates directly with Xero, so shareholder and financial data stay aligned without manual reconciliation. Your cap table and your accounts work from the same transaction data.
Do I need a share registry for an unlisted company?
Every Australian company must keep a register of its members under section 168 of the Corporations act 2001. Public companies must also hold an annual meeting of shareholders, and supply Quarterly Tax File Number (QTFN) reports and Annual Investment Income Reports (AIIR) to the ATO. Unlisted public companies must calculate and pay WHT on dividend and interest payments to the ATO. The Registry Direct platform manages these obligations in one system automatically.
What should I look for in cap table software?
Look for a cap table that updates automatically with every transaction (option grants, funding rounds, transfers), is tied to your shareholder register and is ready for due diligence. Registry Direct keeps your cap table, register and transaction history in one place.
How much does share registry software cost for an unlisted company?
The Standard plan is free for companies with up to four holdings and scales to $200 per month (excl. GST) for 501 or more holdings. The Premium company plan gives you the full feature set for $200 per month plus 50c per holding per month. Additional services, such as technical and operational support, data conversion, exchange connectivity, AML/CTF/PEP checks and ATO ESS reporting, are charged as you use them. See our pricing page for full details of what each plan includes.