An outsourced company secretary provides both high level strategic support and hands-on help for their clients. As well as providing impartial advice and guidance to company directors on issues such…

Publicly listed companies are required by law to have at least one qualified company secretary who reports to the board of directors. However, many privately-owned companies also call on company…

Responsibility for filing company documents at Companies House normally falls to the co-sec, who must file details of significant changes in company share capital or administration, and submit a…

The company secretary is often expected to take on other duties, particularly in small companies, such as VAT registration, PAYE and payroll, insurance and pensions, and even managing the company’s premises.

A co-sec can face serious possible legal liabilities. They may be held personally responsible (along with directors – who have primary legal responsibility) for failures to comply with the Companies…

Setting aside time to find the right candidate is essential, as a company’s directors share joint liability with the co-sec for any breaches of the Companies Act. Any appointee needs…

Whilst there are many similarities between the roles of a director and a company secretary, fundamental differences exist in their responsibilities and liabilities. A director is ultimately responsible for the…

If you remove a company secretary (either an individual or a corporate body) you are required to inform Companies House of the termination of appointment within 14 days using form…

The appointment or removal of a company secretary is generally governed by a company’s articles of association and is usually the responsibility of the directors.When appointing a company secretary,…

A director can also be appointed as company secretary, even if they are the sole director of the company. However, a person holding both positions cannot sign documents in both…