Company Secretary
A Company Secretary (CS) plays a crucial role in ensuring a company complies with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. Law firms and corporate secretarial service providers offer various company secretary services, including:
1. Company Incorporation & Compliance
- Business entity registration (LLC, LLP, Private/Public Limited Company)
- Drafting and filing Articles of Association & Memorandum of Association
- Obtaining business licenses and regulatory approvals
- Setting up corporate governance frameworks
2. Corporate Governance & Advisory
- Advising directors and shareholders on corporate laws and best practices
- Ensuring compliance with Companies Act and regulatory authorities
- Drafting board resolutions and corporate policies
- Maintaining corporate records and statutory registers
3. Board & Shareholder Meeting Management
- Organizing and conducting Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs)
- Drafting meeting minutes, notices, and resolutions
- Filing meeting resolutions with regulatory bodies
4. Regulatory Filings & Compliance
- Filing annual returns and financial statements
- Submitting necessary reports to regulatory authorities (e.g., SEC, Companies House, MCA)
- Ensuring compliance with tax and corporate reporting obligations
5. Shareholder & Capital Management
- Issuance and transfer of shares
- Maintaining shareholder registers
- Handling dividend declarations and payments
- Managing corporate restructuring and share buybacks
6. Corporate Law & Legal Compliance
- Ensuring adherence to labor laws, environmental regulations, and corporate governance codes
- Advising on data protection and privacy laws
- Handling director and shareholder disputes
7. Winding Up & Liquidation Services
- Assisting in voluntary and compulsory company liquidation
- Ensuring compliance with dissolution procedures
- Managing creditors and asset distribution