Company Secretarial Services
All Limited Companies are required to correctly maintain their statutory records and file their statutory documentation in accordance with the Companies Act. However, many company officers do not possess the time or the technical knowledge to enable them to carry out this function themselves.
At Hartley Fowler, we have invested heavily in our software and our staff to be able to offer extremely comprehensive and efficient company secretarial services.
Some of the more standard corporate secretarial services that we can provide include:
- Company formation services using our online system
- Providing a registered office facility so that all statutory documentation is received by us directly and therefore dealt with more efficiently
- Maintaining the company’s statutory records in electronic format
- Preparing minutes of directors’ meetings
- Preparing dividend documentation and
- Completion and submission of statutory returns and accounts at Companies House.
We also recognise that some businesses may require additional accounting and secretarial services to complement more unusual transactions. Our experienced staff can provide your business with a full range of services such as:
- The preparation of shareholder agreements tailored to your specific circumstances
- The preparation of other structured corporate documentation
- Assist with all kinds of company reorganisations including mergers, demergers, acquisitions, and disposals
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If you have any questions about our company secretarial services in Brighton and Wimbledon, please contact a member of our friendly team. Alternatively, book a free consultation today.
FAQs
While it’s not a legal requirement to formally appoint a Company Secretary, a business must comply with numerous requirements under The Companies Act.
Our corporate secretarial services can provide comprehensive secretarial support to assist clients with their ongoing needs, ensuring they meet legal requirements and operations run smoothly. Please get in touch to find out more.
Company secretarial tasks demand an understanding of legal requirements, corporate governance and regulation compliance. Choosing to use a company secretarial service ensures you receive the help of experts in this area, ensuring your business remains compliant with all the relevant laws and legislations.
Delegating these responsibilities to external experts also frees up valuable time for your team to focus on core responsibilities, improving productivity and overall performance.
Though both play an integral role in the success of a business, a company secretary and a chartered accountant have different duties. A chartered accountant is responsible for advising the company on issues related to finance, taxation and accounting procedures.
On the other hand, a company secretary is responsible for ensuring the company is administered in accordance with the law. This includes keeping company records up to date, monitoring changes in legislation and developing systems to ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
Yes. a company’s accountant can be its company secretary. However, in the UK, requirements depend on the type of company.
Private company: There are no restrictions on who can be a company secretary for a private company. This role can be held by the company’s accountant, but not an auditor or any of the auditor’s employees.
Public company: A company secretary for a public company must have the appropriate qualifications, such as being a member of a professional body of accountants created by law, or having a qualification in accountancy or company secretarial.
No. The Companies Act 2006 removed the legal requirement to have a company secretary in the UK. However, some companies still appoint a company secretary to take over a portion of the directors’ responsibilities.
A company secretary has numerous responsibilities, including:
– Maintaining statutory registers
– Completing and filing statutory forms
– Organising directors’ and shareholders’ meetings
– Ensuring the business abides by both its internal regulations and the law.
– Keeping legal documents safe
– Signing legal documents.
A company secretary is typically appointed to reduce the workloads of directors by helping them manage their day-to-day responsibilities.
If you’re looking to outsource company secretarial services, please get in touch with our team.