Running a company comes with a long list of statutory responsibilities. Not all of these are immediately obvious; but they are all essential.
When you entrust us with your company secretarial duties, you can be assured that your business remains compliant, well-governed and properly documented, so you can focus on confidently moving it forward.
Whether you’re newly incorporated or well established, the company secretarial services at Simpson Wood provide you with reliable, ongoing support to keep your company’s legal and regulatory affairs in order.
Company secretarial work covers the statutory and administrative obligations that limited companies are required to meet under UK company law. This includes maintaining accurate records, filing documents with Companies House, and ensuring that any changes to your company are properly and accurately recorded and reported.
Company secretarial compliance underpins sound company governance. Failures can result in penalties, reputational damage and other unnecessary future complications.
Company secretarial services matter because…
Compliance. Meet your legal obligations accurately and on time.
Clarity. Clear records reflect how your company actually operates.
Protection. Reduce the risk of penalties, disputes or future complications.
Credibility. Demonstrate professionalism to banks, investors and regulators.
Continuity. Keep your company’s history and structure properly documented.
As your business grows, takes on investment, or you plan for succession, robust company secretarial services become increasingly important.
We have a clear understanding of UK company law and compliance.
You will gain practical advice as well as administrative rigour from our knowledge and experience.
As a joined-up service alongside accounting, tax, financial planning and wealth management, we can look after all your financial needs and place each service in the context of our broader understanding of your circumstances and ambitions.
We ensure your company’s governance supports your wider business objectives.
From accountancy & tax to financial planning and long-term strategy, Simpson Wood works closely with business-owners, individuals and families to provide independent advice, delivered with care, clarity and commercial understanding.
Richard Wolk – Director of Tax
You’ll benefit from our company secretarial services if…
You run a UK limited company.
Your business has multiple directors or shareholders.
You are making changes to ownership, shareholding or governance.
Growth, investment or succession are part of your planning.
You would like reassurance that your statutory obligations are being met.
Even straightforward companies can benefit from expert oversight, particularly when circumstances change.
Company secretarial services include…
The maintenance of statutory books.
Acting as the registered office for our clients.
Preparing paperwork such as dividend certificates and stock transfer forms.
Advising Companies House of changes to directors or persons of significant control (PSCs).
Supporting with company formation.
Filing resolutions and accounts at Companies House.
