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Company Secretarial Services

Our team is frequently consulted on a wide range of general company law matters and corporate governance. With an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the Companies Act, we are always ready to provide considered and detailed advice tailored to your specific needs.

What is the registered office facility used for?

We offer a registered office facility for private companies, ensuring that your business complies with statutory requirements. This service includes handling official correspondence and maintaining statutory registers, but it could also be a registered office only facility rather than an all encompassing service.

Why choose us

Our team has extensive expertise in company secretarial matters and a deep understanding of the Companies Act, and up-to-date relevant knowledge, such as the changes brought by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and the changes that are yet to come in.

We assist with the entire process of forming a new company, including preparing and filing the necessary documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and providing advice on best practices.

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

FAQs – Company secretarial

A company secretary is a person chosen by the business to perform administrative tasks like filing paperwork with Companies House and filing returns. They are the chief administrative officer of the company, and share various responsibilities with the directors under the Companies Act.

A company secretary is likely to be in charge of making sure an organisation abides by accepted financial and legal procedures and upholds high standards of corporate governance. The company secretary holds an executive position within the company and has a responsibility to:

  • Provide guidance and support to the chair of the company.
  • Provide advice to the board of directors including but not limited to: statutory duties, disclosure obligations, listing rules (if relevant), corporate governance and board processes.
  • Assist the board on the processes put in place to engage with its stakeholders and report on its outcomes.
  • Assist in shaping and embedding a healthy corporate culture.
  • Understand strategic goals and challenges faced by the business.
  • Ensure the companies objectives are met in a compliant and respectful manner.

A private company that was established prior to 2008 does not need to have a company secretary, unless its articles of association specify otherwise.

The Companies Act 2006 is the piece of legislation that serves as the main source for company law governing the UK.

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