Managing compliance with company secretaries

In today's world businesses are focusing more on their corporate governance, and as a result the role of company secretary is increasingly strategically important.

Improving corporate governance isn't just ticking a box - it's ensuring best practice throughout the organisation. And by focusing on compliance, best practice, processes, regular audits and clear frameworks and guidance you provide a platform for excellence.

This is where we come in.

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How can a company secretary help your organisation?

  • Compliance management
  • Companies House filings
  • Share incentives schemes
  • Governance frameworks
  • Preparation for AGMs
  • Minute-taking
  • Embedding new company secretary software
  • Regulatory updates and research
  • Managing and running committees

This list is not exhaustive. A company secretary plays a vital role either long-term or for specific projects your organisation is undertaking. This can include mergers, divestitures or the corporate reporting cycle.

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