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Corporate compliance handled
Company Secretary
Stay on the right side of CIPC and statutory compliance. We manage your corporate secretarial obligations so you can focus on running the business.
What's included
Everything you need, handled
- CIPC annual returns
- Company registration and amendments
- Maintenance of statutory registers
- Director and shareholder changes
- Beneficial ownership filings
Compliant
Never miss a CIPC deadline again.
Organised
Statutory records kept accurate and current.
Hands-off
We handle the paperwork end-to-end.
Keep your company CIPC compliant, year after year
Staying compliant with the CIPC is non-negotiable, but it eats into time you would rather spend running the business. Our company secretary services take that load off your plate, managing your statutory obligations quietly in the background so deadlines never catch you out.
We handle your CIPC annual returns on time, every time, helping you avoid penalties and the risk of your company being deregistered. You get peace of mind knowing the admin is handled and your company stays in good standing.
Corporate secretarial work sits naturally alongside your reporting, so many clients pair it with annual financial statement preparation for a single, joined-up compliance service.
Statutory registers and company changes
Every company must keep accurate statutory registers, recording directors, shareholders and key company details. We set these up correctly and keep them current, so your records are always ready if the CIPC, a bank or a buyer asks to see them.
Business changes over time, and so must your records. We handle company registration, amendments to your Memorandum of Incorporation, and director and shareholder changes, filing everything with the CIPC accurately and on time.
Because your statutory records feed into your wider financial picture, our company secretary work fits neatly with your day-to-day accounting for one clear view of your business.
Beneficial ownership filings handled for you
The CIPC now requires companies to file beneficial ownership information, disclosing who ultimately owns and controls the business. It is a relatively new obligation, and getting it wrong carries real compliance risk.
We prepare and submit your beneficial ownership filings, keeping the supporting register accurate and up to date. You stay on the right side of the rules without having to decode the requirements yourself.
Not sure whether your company is fully compliant? Speak to our team and we will review your statutory standing and take the pressure off your shoulders.
FAQs
Company Secretary: common questions
What does a company secretary actually do?
A company secretary manages your business's statutory and CIPC compliance obligations. That includes filing annual returns, maintaining statutory registers, recording director and shareholder changes, submitting beneficial ownership filings and keeping your company in good legal standing under the Companies Act.
What are CIPC annual returns and when are they due?
CIPC annual returns are a yearly filing confirming your company is still active and its details are current. They are due each year within 30 business days of your company's registration anniversary. Missing them risks penalties and eventual deregistration of your company.
What are beneficial ownership filings?
Beneficial ownership filings disclose the natural persons who ultimately own or control your company. The CIPC requires this information to improve transparency and combat financial crime. Companies must file it and keep an accurate beneficial ownership register, updating it whenever ownership details change.
What happens if I miss CIPC compliance deadlines?
Missing deadlines can lead to penalties, your company being placed in deregistration and, ultimately, removal from the register. That can freeze bank accounts and contracts. Using a company secretary service keeps every filing on track so your business stays compliant and operational.
Do small businesses need company secretary services?
Yes. Every registered company, regardless of size, has CIPC and statutory obligations to meet. Smaller businesses often benefit most, because owners rarely have time to track every deadline. Outsourcing the work keeps you compliant without adding to your already full workload.
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