Company Secretarial

Every company incorporated in the United Kingdom is subject to a wide range of statutory and regulatory obligations under the Companies Act 2006 and related legislation. Company secretarial services encompass the professional administration and management of these obligations, ensuring that your business remains fully compliant with all applicable requirements at Companies House and beyond. From incorporation through to ongoing filings, corporate governance, and structural changes, a dedicated company secretarial function is essential to the smooth and lawful operation of any limited company.

Our dedicated company secretarial team, led by Rachel Kelly, works with businesses of all sizes - from owner-managed companies and start-ups to international groups and listed entities - to remove the administrative burden of UK company law compliance.

By entrusting your company secretarial requirements to our experienced professionals, you benefit from reduced risk of regulatory penalties, timely and accurate filings, and the confidence that your corporate governance framework meets best practice standards. Our services are tailored to your needs and provide certainty of cost, allowing you to focus on what matters most: growing your business.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients, acting not merely as an outsourced function but as a trusted extension of your team. Our proactive approach means we anticipate your compliance needs and provide strategic guidance to support your commercial objectives.

Our Services

Incorporation and Setup

Company formation and registration, including same-day electronic incorporations
Drafting and filing of constitutional documents, including articles of association
Appointment of initial directors and company secretary, including preparation of all requisite consent forms
Registration and ongoing maintenance of persons with significant control (PSC) records, including analysis of complex ownership structures
Creation and maintenance of statutory registers

Ongoing Compliance

Acting as registered office at one of our office locations, sending post electronically on a same-day basis
Preparation and filing of confirmation statements and dormant company accounts
Sending reminders of Companies House filing dates
Monitoring and management of filing deadlines to avoid penalties
Maintenance and updating of statutory registers
Reconstituting statutory registers
Training and guidance to directors and senior management on corporate governance best practice, including directors' duties under the Companies Act 2006, conflicts of interest, and the maintenance of proper corporate records
Company secretarial health checks and audits to identify and rectify any gaps in your corporate compliance
Guidance and support in navigating the reforms introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), including enhanced identity verification requirements, changes to the registered office regime, and new obligations arising from the expanded powers of the Registrar of Companies

Corporate Changes

Changes of directors, secretaries, and registered office
Share allotments, transfers, buybacks, and reorganisations, including preparation of all supporting resolutions and stock transfer forms
Changes to company name or structure
Reductions of share capital, including solvency statement procedures and court-approved reductions
Support with employee share schemes, including Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes and share option plans
Drafting of board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, and written resolutions, including coordination of signing and filing

Corporate Governance Support

Advice on directors' duties and responsibilities
Preparation and review of shareholder agreements, joint venture documentation, and other key corporate documents
Guidance on compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and related legislation

Ad Hoc Support

Assistance with corporate due diligence exercises in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and investment transactions
Administering company restorations and dissolutions
Reviewing and updating articles of association
Reorganising corporate structures
Reviewing and updating corporate records following a change of ownership or management
Management of dormant companies, including preparation of dormant company accounts and annual filings
Coordination of company secretarial requirements across multi-jurisdictional group structures, liaising with overseas counsel as required

‍Clients

Our clients range from owner-managed businesses and early-stage ventures to international companies with a UK presence, private equity-backed groups, and both listed and non-listed groups of companies. Whatever the size or complexity of your corporate structure, we have the expertise and resources to deliver a seamless company secretarial service.

We give you peace of mind that all UK company law requirements are managed efficiently and effectively, minimising risk and freeing your team to concentrate on strategic priorities. To discuss how our company secretarial services can support your business, please contact a member of our team.