Definition
A company secretary is the person or professional service provider responsible for supporting a company’s statutory administration and helping ensure that it complies with applicable corporate governance and filing requirements.
The exact role of a company secretary varies by jurisdiction. Typical responsibilities may include maintaining statutory registers and corporate records, preparing board and shareholder documentation, monitoring filing deadlines, updating company information, and submitting required documents to the relevant company registry.
In some jurisdictions, appointing a company secretary is a legal requirement. Local rules may also determine whether the secretary must be an individual, a licensed corporate service provider, or a person or entity with a local address.
The company secretary does not generally manage the company’s day-to-day commercial activities, but plays an important role in maintaining proper corporate records and supporting directors in meeting their legal and administrative obligations.
For international businesses, company secretarial services are often combined with registered office services, annual filings, company maintenance, and other ongoing compliance requirements.
ASC Consulting supports international companies with company secretarial services, registered office solutions, company incorporation, and ongoing corporate compliance across selected jurisdictions in Europe and Asia.
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