Compliance & Company Secretarial Services

At Crestline Accountants, we understand the importance of maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring that your company’s legal obligations are met. Our Compliance and Company Secretarial services provide the expert support you need to ensure that your business stays on track with UK company law, avoiding penalties and protecting your company’s reputation.

From annual filings to managing corporate governance, we handle all aspects of compliance and company secretarial responsibilities, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on growing your business.

What Are Compliance & Company Secretarial Services?

Compliance and company secretarial duties encompass a range of tasks that are essential to keeping your business in good standing with regulatory bodies such as Companies House and HMRC. These services help your business meet its legal requirements while ensuring that your company’s records are accurate and up-to-date.

Our Compliance services ensure your business complies with all relevant laws and regulations, while our Company Secretarial services manage the corporate governance and statutory obligations of your company.

What Does Our Compliance and Company Secretarial Service Include?

1. Company Formation:
   • We assist with the formation of new companies, ensuring that all legal requirements are met from the outset, including registration with Companies House and obtaining the correct paperwork.
2. Annual Confirmation Statements (CS01):
   • We handle the preparation and filing of your company’s Confirmation Statement, ensuring that your business details are up to date with Companies House each year.
3. Filing Annual Accounts:
   • Our team ensures that your company’s statutory accounts are filed with Companies House and HMRC in a timely manner, helping you avoid late filing penalties.
4. Board and Shareholder Resolutions:
   • We assist in preparing formal board resolutions and shareholder meetings, keeping your company’s internal processes transparent and in line with corporate governance standards.
5. Maintaining Statutory Registers:
   • We maintain and update your company’s statutory registers, including the register of directors, shareholders, and charges, in compliance with the Companies Act 2006.
6. Changes in Company Details:
   • Whenever there are changes to your company (such as changes in directors, shareholders, or registered office), we ensure that these updates are properly filed with Companies House.
7. Advising on Corporate Governance:
   • We provide expert advice on the best corporate governance practices to follow, ensuring that your company remains compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
8. General Corporate Compliance:
   • We help you stay on top of various ongoing legal and regulatory obligations, such as tax compliance, health and safety, and employment law, so your business can operate smoothly without risk of non-compliance.

Why Is Compliance & Company Secretarial Important?

• Legal Protection: Compliance with the Companies Act and other regulations helps protect your company from legal issues and penalties. Staying on top of your company secretarial duties ensures your business meets its statutory requirements.
• Corporate Governance: Proper governance is essential for the smooth running of your business. By keeping accurate records and ensuring that shareholder and board resolutions are documented, we help maintain transparency and accountability.
• Business Reputation: Non-compliance can damage your company’s reputation. By ensuring that all filings are timely and accurate, we help maintain your company’s good standing with regulatory bodies.
• Efficiency: Company secretarial services ensure that your internal processes are efficient, keeping you up to date with regulatory changes and ensuring compliance, so you can focus on growing your business.

Why Choose Crestline Accountants for Your Compliance & Company Secretarial Needs?

With our deep understanding of UK company law and decades of experience in compliance and corporate governance, Crestline Accountants is perfectly placed to support your business. We take care of all your compliance and company secretarial needs, ensuring that your business remains fully compliant, operates smoothly, and avoids unnecessary legal risks.

By outsourcing your compliance and company secretarial duties to us, you can:

• Save time: We handle all the paperwork and filings so that you can focus on what matters most—growing your business.
• Minimise risk: Stay compliant with the latest legislation and avoid penalties or legal complications.
• Gain expert advice: Our team of professionals is always available to offer guidance on governance, compliance issues, and any changes in the law that may affect your business.