Most people forming a company undervalue the importance of a company secretary. Find out here about the role and tasks that are carried out by a company secretary.  

1. Company Secretary From Wisteria Formations

2. Introduction Most people forming a company undervalue the importance of a company secretary. Find out here about the role and tasks that are carried out by a company secretary.

3. What is a company secretary? It is the role of the company secretary to advise the directors of corporate, legislative and compliance matters.

6. Taking minutes at board meetings and annual general meetings.

7. Filing with Companies House.

8. Maintaining company records and statutory books.

9. Dealing with stock transfers and dividends.

10. Ensure security of the company’s legal documents.

12. Management of employee benefits such as pensions and employee share schemes.

13. Insurance administration and organisation.

14. Establishing and maintaining the companies registered office as the address for any formal communication.

16. Ensure that all regulations and statutory requirements are dealt with to prevent any fines or penalties. With the new Companies Act the role of company secretary is even more challenging.

17. Where can I go for more information? For help and advice in relation to company secretary matters, contact Wisteria Chartered Accountants: Web: www.wisteria.co.ukTel: 020 8952 0140 To set up a UK limited company, use Wisteria Formations online company formation service: www.wisteriaformations.co.uk