Secretarial Compliance
Secretarial Compliance is the ongoing maintenance of a company's legally required records statutory registers, board/shareholder resolutions, minutes of meetings, and other governance documents as mandated under the Companies Act, 2013. It ensures a company's internal governance stays audit-ready and legally sound.
WHAT YOU NEED
Requirements to register a Public Limited Company
How it's done
- ✓Maintain Statutory Registers : Records of members, directors, share transfers, charges, etc.
- ✓Document Board Meetings : Draft notices, agendas, and minutes for each meeting
- ✓Record Resolutions : File board and shareholder resolutions as required
- ✓Track Compliance Calendar : Monitor due dates for filings, meetings, and disclosures
- ✓File with ROC : Submit relevant e-forms (MGT-14, etc.) when applicable
Who needs it
- ✓All registered companies (Private Limited, Public Limited, OPC, Section 8)
- ✓Especially critical for companies with multiple directors/shareholders
Good to know
- ✓Non maintenance of records can lead to penalties during ROC inspections or audits
- ✓Often bundled with a Company Secretary's (CS) annual compliance services
