Company Secretarial

As a busy business owner you do not want to use up valuable time and resources making sure you are complying with the Companies Act.

Moreover, with company legislation changing at the rate it does, you need to be sure you are fully aware of how the changes affect you and your fellow directors.

We can give you complete peace of mind in this area by carrying out your company secretarial duties for you. Our services include:

Company formations
Preparation and filing of statutory returns
Preparation of all documentation related to minutes and resolutions
Maintenance of statutory books
General advice on company law

For your ease we have listed below related articles on this topic. There is also a list of useful links on the left hand side.
If you would like to speak to someone please do not hesitate to contact us.

Forming a company

Although you can set up a company using your own resources, it is normally advisable to use a specialist formation agent.

Choosing a name for your company

A company name must not be offensive or suggest any connection with government or public authority, unless permission is granted by the Secretary of State.

Getting the stationery right

The development of your brand and the design of your logo and stationery is an important part of your marketing strategy. Letters, invoices, mail shots, and statements are all forms of advertising.

Registered office

The company must at all times have a registered office and this must be a physical location and not a PO Box address.

The law and directors' responsibilities

Who is a director? What are their legal responsibilities?

The company secretary

The position of company secretary in a private company is now optional. Thus a company can operate with a sole director.

It is essential that you keep your company's statutory records up-to-date. Do not underestimate the importance of these records - they are definitive proof of the company's legal existence and its members.

A company's members

The Companies Act requires that all companies must keep a register of members

Shares and share capital

Shares in a limited company having share capital must each have a fixed nominal value and a share must be distinguished by its appropriate number.

Loans to directors

A loan or guarantee must be approved by a resolution of the members of the company.

Records of directors' meetings

The Companies Act requires a company to keep records of its director's meetings. The responsibility for these records rests with the company's Board of Directors.

Related director agreements

The Companies Act states when and how these can take place.

Companies House - forms you need to know about

There are over 100 forms prescribed by the Companies Act 2006. We list below the main forms and include a link to all the forms which can be downloaded direct form Companies House.

Company Secretarial

For your ease we have listed below related articles on this topic. There is also a list of useful links on the left hand side.
If you would like to speak to someone please do not hesitate to contact us.

Forming a company

Choosing a name for your company

Getting the stationery right

Registered office

The law and directors' responsibilities

Appointment of directors

The company secretary

Statutory records

A company's members

Shares and share capital

Loans to directors

Records of directors' meetings

Related director agreements

Companies House - forms you need to know about

Business Services

Useful links

Company Secretarial

For your ease we have listed below related articles on this topic. There is also a list of useful links on the left hand side. If you would like to speak to someone please do not hesitate to contact us.

Useful links

For your ease we have listed below related articles on this topic. There is also a list of useful links on the left hand side.
If you would like to speak to someone please do not hesitate to contact us.