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A Company Secretary (CS) is a senior management professional responsible for ensuring a company’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. CSs play a crucial role in corporate governance and handle a wide range of tasks, including:
- Advising the board of directors on their legal and regulatory obligations
- Ensuring the company’s constitution and other corporate documents are up to date and compliant with the law
- Arranging and conducting board meetings and general meetings of shareholders
- Filing the company’s annual returns and other statutory documents with the Registrar of Companies
- Maintaining the company’s corporate records, such as registers of directors and shareholders
- Acting as the company’s liaison with regulatory bodies
The NL&T CS team can assist you with all aspects of corporate governance, including:
- Advising on legal and regulatory obligations
- Drafting and reviewing corporate documents, such as your constitution, shareholder agreements, and board meeting resolutions
- Filing the company’s annual returns and other statutory documents with the Registrar of Companies
- Arranging and conducting board meetings and general meetings of shareholders
- Maintaining the company’s corporate records
- Acting as the company’s liaison with regulatory bodies
All publicly listed companies are required to appoint a Company Secretary (CS). However, private companies are also strongly advised to appoint a CS, even if not mandated. A CS can help private companies avoid costly compliance mistakes and ensure they operate in a compliant and ethical manner. Here are some specific instances when you might need a Company Secretary:
- Starting a new business
- Making changes to your company’s structure, such as merging or demerging with another company
- Raising investment from external investors
- Expanding your business into new markets
- Facing regulatory scrutiny
If you are unsure whether you need a Company Secretary, consulting with a qualified professional is advisable.
The range of company secretarial services available in India is extensive and includes:
- Business Registrations/Company Formation for NBFC, Nidhi, Producer, NGO Registration, and Public Company
- Raising Capital through the Issue of Equity, Preference Shares, Debentures, and Equity Shares with Differential Voting Rights
- Conversions/Corporate Restructuring such as Private Limited to LLP, OPC to Private Limited, Private Limited to OPC, LLP to Private Limited, and Private Limited to Public Company
- Investment from Abroad/Overseas, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Overseas Direct Investment (ODI), and External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
- Closure/Strike-off of a company, Liquidation, and Winding up of a company
A company secretary is essential for the management and governance of a business. They ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, maintain corporate records, provide administrative support, and advise the board of directors on legal and financial issues. Specific duties of an online CS include:
- Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act of 2013 and other legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintaining statutory registers, such as registers of members, directors, and charges
- Filing statutory returns and other paperwork with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)
- Organizing and attending board meetings, and preparing minutes of the meetings
- Providing administrative support, such as drafting letters, managing email correspondence, and maintaining files and records
- Advising the board of directors on legal and financial matters, including corporate law, taxation, and financial reporting
- Business registrations and company formation for NBFC, Nidhi, Producer, NGO Registration, and Public Company
- Raising capital through the issue of equity, preference shares, debentures, and equity shares with differential voting rights
- Conversions and corporate restructuring, such as Private Limited to LLP, OPC to Private Limited, Private Limited to OPC, LLP to Private Limited, and Private Limited to Public Company
- Managing investment from abroad, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Overseas Direct Investment (ODI), and External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
- Handling closure, strike-off of a company, liquidation, and winding up of a company
A company secretary is essential for the management and governance of a business. They ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, maintain corporate records, provide administrative support, and advise the board of directors on legal and financial issues. Specific duties of an online CS include:
- Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act of 2013 and other legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintaining statutory registers, such as registers of members, directors, and charges
- Filing statutory returns and other paperwork with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)
- Organizing and attending board meetings and preparing minutes of the meetings
- Providing administrative support, such as drafting letters, managing email correspondence, and maintaining files and records
- Advising the board of directors on legal and financial matters, including corporate law, taxation, and financial reporting
- Handling business registrations and company formation for NBFCs, Nidhis, Producers, NGOs, and Public Companies
- Raising capital through the issuance of equity, preference shares, debentures, and equity shares with differential voting rights
- Managing conversions and corporate restructuring, such as Private Limited to LLP, OPC to Private Limited, Private Limited to OPC, LLP to Private Limited, and Private Limited to Public Company
- Managing foreign investments, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Overseas Direct Investment (ODI), and External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
- Handling company closures, strike-offs, liquidation, and winding up of companies