
Corporate & Company Secretarial
Practical company secretarial support for SMEs — keeping governance, records, and filings organised and compliant.
What We Support
Company Formation
Straightforward set-up and filings aligned with your financial reporting structure so you can trade with confidence.
Governance & Records
Minutes, registers, and compliance records kept accurate and accessible at all times.
Contracts & Documentation
Support drafting, reviewing, and organising the paperwork that protects your business interests.
Ongoing Secretarial Support
Practical help as your company changes — from system-supported updates to routine submissions.
Company Secretarial That Works for Growing Businesses
Every UK limited company has statutory obligations — from maintaining registers and filing confirmation statements to recording board decisions and notifying Companies House of structural changes. For SMEs without a dedicated in-house team, these responsibilities can quickly fall behind, particularly during periods of growth, restructuring, or leadership change.
Our corporate and company secretarial service is designed for owner-managed businesses, start-ups, and established SMEs that need reliable administrative governance without the overhead of a full-time company secretary. Whether you are incorporating a new entity, preparing for investment, or simply catching up on overdue filings, we provide the structured support your regulatory obligations demand.
The result is cleaner records, fewer compliance gaps, and documentation that is always ready when banks, investors, or regulators come asking. We work alongside your accounting and finance team to ensure company records and financial reporting stay aligned.
Typical Deliverables
- Company formation and structure set-up support
- Statutory registers, minutes, and records aligned with compliance requirements
- Director and shareholder changes filed with Companies House
- Document packs for banks, partners, and due diligence reviews
- Ongoing admin workflows and governance tidy-ups integrated with your financial reporting
- Confirmation statements and annual filing management
Best for SMEs who need…
Clear admin, cleaner records, and reliable support around company changes — without chasing templates or deadlines.
Why Choose Us
Built for SMEs
We work exclusively with small and medium-sized businesses, so every process is scaled to match your financial operations and actual capacity.
Proactive Deadline Management
We track filing deadlines and flag upcoming obligations before they become penalties, keeping your compliance posture intact throughout the year.
Integrated Service Approach
Secretarial work sits alongside your accounting, legal, and technology services — so nothing falls between teams or systems.
Responsive Turnaround
Urgent filings, last-minute document requests, and time-sensitive changes are handled promptly — typically within 48 hours of engaging our team.
How We Work
Initial Review
We review your current company records, filings, and governance position to identify gaps and outstanding obligations.
Scope and Plan
We agree on exactly what needs to be done — whether that is a one-off tidy-up or ongoing secretarial coverage on a retained basis.
Execute and File
We prepare documents, update registers, and submit filings to Companies House — keeping you informed at each stage.
Monitor and Maintain
We maintain an ongoing calendar of deadlines and provide regular updates so your governance stays current as your business evolves.
FAQs
Can you help if we already have an existing company?
Yes. We regularly take on existing companies that need their records brought up to date. This typically involves reviewing what you currently hold, identifying any gaps in your statutory registers or filings, and setting up a clear process going forward. Whether your records are slightly behind or significantly overdue, we can step in and get things back on track without disruption to your day-to-day operations.
Do you handle one-off changes such as directors, shares, or registered addresses?
Yes. We support both one-off changes and ongoing secretarial coverage. If you need to appoint or remove a director, issue new shares, or update your registered office, we handle the paperwork and file the relevant forms with Companies House. Many clients start with a single change and then move to a retained arrangement once they see how much time it saves.
Can you prepare document packs for banks or investors?
Yes. We regularly produce document packs for due diligence, bank account applications, and investment rounds. These typically include certificates of incorporation, up-to-date registers, board resolutions, and any other supporting paperwork the requesting party needs. Having these documents well-organised and ready to go can significantly speed up the verification process, which is especially important when working alongside your accounting and finance team to present a clear financial picture.
How do you price this service?
Pricing depends on the scope of work and whether you need one-off support or ongoing coverage. For a single task like a director change, we quote a fixed fee upfront. For ongoing secretarial support, we offer a monthly retainer that covers routine filings, register maintenance, and ad-hoc requests. We will confirm pricing after a short consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
What is included in your ongoing secretarial support?
Our retained service covers confirmation statement filings, maintenance of statutory registers, preparation of board minutes, filing of routine changes at Companies House, and general governance administration. We also track key deadlines throughout the year and alert you to upcoming obligations. It is a practical way to ensure your compliance responsibilities are always met without needing internal resource.
How quickly can you turn around urgent filings?
For standard changes, we typically complete and file within 48 hours of receiving all necessary information. If you have a time-sensitive requirement — such as a same-day filing for a director appointment ahead of a contract signing — we can usually accommodate this with advance notice. We will always confirm realistic timescales before proceeding.
Do you work with businesses outside London?
Yes. While we are based in London, our company secretarial service is delivered remotely and works for businesses anywhere in the UK. All filings are submitted electronically, and we communicate by email, phone, and video call. The process is exactly the same regardless of where your business is registered or operated, and we integrate easily with your existing technology and communication tools.
Can you help with company restructuring or group structures?
Yes. We support businesses going through structural changes such as setting up subsidiary companies, transferring shares between entities, or reorganising group structures. This often involves coordinating with your accountant and legal advisors to ensure every change is reflected accurately across statutory records, financial statements, and regulatory filings. We handle the secretarial side so you can focus on the commercial rationale behind the restructure.
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