The Companies Registry Account (CRA) is an online account that allows secure electronic interactions when accessing the Companies Registry Online System (CROS) through a username and password (login credentials). The Registry recommends that you do not share your login credentials at any time. To create an account, please register.
The CRA creates a profile for the user, which is used to auto-populate relevant information wherever their name appears on documents being submitted to, or records kept by the Registrar. This ensures consistency in the system, and allows users to submit documents quickly and efficiently.
The CRA is used to conduct personal transactions. When used solely for personal transactions, it is considered to be a personal account and allows a registered user to:
The CRA may also be used to conduct transactions as a partner of a business, or a director or secretary of a company, or as an authorised agent, where the registered user holds such roles. When used in this manner, it is considered to be an associated account and allows a registered user, in addition to all the personal transactions stated above, to:
The associated account is managed through set roles within CROS. Each role is separate and is used to conduct particular transactions.
The roles connected to your account are specific to the associations you hold; each account is uniquely tailored to its user.
The associated account is managed through set roles within CROS:
The appropriate roles are added to your CRA when:
When logging into CROS, depending on whether your CRA is a personal account or an associated account, the process is as follows:
When logging into CROS for the first time:
When logging into CROS thereafter:
When logging into CROS for the first time:
When logging into CROS thereafter:
To conduct transactions on behalf of a company, a director or secretary of the company must activate the account by:
The information submitted will be reviewed by the Registry. Once processed, you will receive confirmation, by email, of the account activation.
Note: this role covers both Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries.
To conduct transactions on behalf of a company, a director or secretary of the company must activate the account by:
The information submitted will be reviewed by the Registry. Once processed, you will receive confirmation, by email, of the account activation.
To conduct transactions on behalf of a firm/partnership, a partner of the firm/partnership must activate the account by:
The information submitted will be reviewed by the Registry. Once processed, you will receive confirmation, by email, of the account activation.
To login as a member of a Company Incorporated by Act of Parliament or as the person occupying the office of Corporation Sole, each person must have registered and created their CRA (as an individual) and then apply to register the Company Incorporated by Act of Parliament or Corporation Sole.
The account balance is what is used to make payment for all transactions submitted through CROS, based on the role you have logged into. When depositing money for the first time, or adding money to your account balance, it is done through a ‘Top Up’. Account balances may be topped in person at the Companies Registry Counter, using this form.
Download the Account Top-up form here
The form is also available at RGD offices.
When you top up your account, depending on the role used, the money will be credited to the account balance of that role. Each account balance is separate, therefore:
This role is used when managing your personal transactions. When you top up using this role, the money is credited to your personal account balance and will be debited when you submit transactions in your own name.
This role is used when transacting business for and on behalf of your company. When you top up using this role, the money is credited to that company's account balance. This balance will be debited when any director or secretary submits transactions on behalf of the company.
This role is used when transacting business for and on behalf of your firm/partnership. When you top up using this role, the money is credited to that firm/partnership's account balance. This balance will be debited when any partner submits transactions on behalf of the firm/partnership
Existing Companies Subscription Account holders may request a transfer of the funds from the subscription account to their Companies Registry Account (CRA). To do this:
Download the Subscription Account Transfer form here
The form is also available at the RGD offices.
Your personal details (information submitted when creating your CRA) are accessible only through the Individual role. While you may have various roles in CROS, your information may only be updated when logged in as an Individual. Your personal details are stored within the My Account section of your CRA. This information is used throughout CROS and should always be current You are strongly advised to update your account whenever a change occurs. Your account should always be an accurate reflection of your current information.
To update your name, where your name was changed by marriage, deed poll or otherwise:
These details will be reviewed by the Companies Registry. Once approved, you will receive confirmation by email and your record will be updated in CROS.
To update your address or contact details:
To change your email:
To change your password:
