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Company secretary services
in India.

Acclime works with Boards and Senior Management to provide highly professional, cost effective company secretarial support and best practice corporate governance programs. This enables directors and executives to focus on strategic and operational objectives while leaving regulatory compliance and the associated risks in safe, experienced hands.

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Leverage our years of experience in the market to provide cost-effective governance and compliance expertise, which will eliminate risks and exposure while freeing up your time.

Best practice ensured

We provide a fixed point of contact with an experienced and qualified Chartered Secretary, who has the professional background to maintain a commitment to best practice in corporate governance.

Tailored advice & services

Acclime provides packages of services tailored to your specific needs. Our experts can establish, review or audit your governance framework and suggest a structure of services to suit.

Company secretarial services

Providing governance & compliance expertise when you need it.

The company secretary role is vital for ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and that board decisions are implemented. It’s a role that requires specialist skills, including the ability to maintain company records, advise boards and management teams, and lodge company announcements and filings.

  • Resident company secretary

    Your dedicated chartered secretary will:

    • Plan and manage board, committee and shareholder meetings, including agendas and board packs where required
    • Attend meetings and draft, finalise and maintain minutes and resolutions
    • Prepare, lodge and track statutory filings, forms and returns with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)
    • Maintain statutory registers and core company records
    • Maintain statutory books, including minutes of board and general meetings, and support related regulatory interactions (including acting as an authorised representative where required)
    • Support ongoing secretarial compliance, including monitoring key obligations and statutory deadlines
    • Conduct ROC searches and support charge-related work for banks and other organisations (creation, modification or satisfaction)
    • Provide interim cover and day-to-day governance and compliance support
    • Arrange and maintain company insurance (where relevant)
    • Maintain company structures and manage subsidiary registers
    • Provide general governance and compliance advice

  • Corporate governance advisory service

    Our corporate governance advisory services are flexible to meet your needs, and cover issues relevant to the structure of your business, whether it be a listed company or not. Our services include:

    • Review or establish a corporate governance framework
    • Review or develop and document charters, policies and procedures
    • Audit existing governance and compliance practices
    • Board review

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FAQ

Common questions.

What are the primary responsibilities of a company secretary?

A company secretary is responsible for ensuring that the company complies with statutory and regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate records, managing shareholder relations, organising board meetings, preparing meeting minutes, filing annual returns and other statutory documents, advising the board on governance matters and ensuring effective corporate governance practices.

Why is it beneficial to outsource company secretary services in India?
  • Expertise and experience: Gain access to a team of qualified company secretarial professionals with in-depth knowledge of Indian corporate law.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Outsourcing can be more cost-efficient than hiring a full-time company secretary, especially for smaller companies.
  • Increased efficiency: Free up internal resources to focus on core business activities.
  • Reduced risk of non-compliance: Mitigate the risk of penalties for non-compliance with complex regulations.
How can company secretary services benefit companies/startups in India?
It can help startups navigate the legal and regulatory complexities of company formation, ensure compliance and advise on good corporate governance practices.
Is a company secretary required to register a business in India?
No, a company secretary is not required for a business’s initial registration in India. However, under the Companies Act, certain types of companies, such as public limited companies, must appoint a company secretary within a specified period after incorporation.
What qualifications should a company secretary have in India?
A company secretary should be a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and have the necessary professional background and skills to handle governance and compliance tasks.
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