SERVICES

Company Secretarial Services

Company Secretarial Services

Expert secretarial support for your company

Whether you need to incorporate a new company, change or dissolve an existing company, or outsource the management of your statutory records and filings, our Company Secretarial services for UK businesses offer fantastic value and can be tailored to suit your specific needs.

Company Secretarial Services
COMPANY SECRETARIAL

How we can help

Incorporation of a new company or LLP

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We can set up new private limited companies at Companies House and deal with all post-incorporation formalities. We can provide a registered office address and a named company secretary, as required.

Incorporation of a new company or LLP

Support for your existing companies or LLPs

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We'll maintain your statutory registers, undertake your Companies House filings and make changes to your company as required, e.g. directors, addresses, and share capital. We can also advise on all aspects of the PSC (People with Significant Control) legislation and filing requirements.

Support for your existing companies or LLPs

Registration of a UK Establishment

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Our team can support overseas companies with registering their UK company.

Registration of a UK Establishment

Changes of name

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We help companies and LLPs change their name with Companies House.

Changes of name

Striking off

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We can dissolve companies from the Companies House register, and restore companies following compulsory dissolution.

Striking off

Share capital changes

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We can facilitate any share capital changes that may be required – from transfers and allotments to more complex re-designations, buy-backs and reductions.

Share capital changes
Incorporation of a new company or LLP
Support for your existing companies or LLPs
Registration of a UK Establishment
Changes of name
Striking off
Share capital changes

Get in touch

In the first instance, we advise that you speak to one of our partners about your requirements and any challenges your business faces. We will then discuss your current situation and advise on your best course of action.

We’d be happy to arrange a consultation – simply fill in the enquiry form or call us on the number below.

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OUR EXPERTS

Company Secretarial team

WHY CHOOSE US

Why Gerald Edelman?

Our secretarial team has been providing ongoing support to businesses of all sizes and industries for over 25 years. In that time, they have built an outstanding reputation for their client-first approach and expertise in statutory compliance.

From company formations, re-registrations, dissolutions, and Companies House filings, you can rest assured that with Gerald Edelman you will receive expert guidance on any question or matter related to your business, and our advisers are only ever a telephone call away.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What is a company secretary and do I need one?

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A company secretary is responsible for helping ensure a company meets its legal and regulatory obligations, including maintaining statutory records and making required Companies House filings. Whilst most private limited companies are no longer required to appoint a company secretary, many businesses choose to do so to reduce administrative burden and help ensure ongoing compliance.

Can you incorporate a new company for me?

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Yes, we support entrepreneurs at every stage of the business lifecycle, including incorporation. If you wish, you can use our offices at 73 Cornhill as your registered office address for a small annual fee. Once the company is incorporated, we can continue looking after it for you and take care of your regular Companies House filings and compliance requirements.

I need someone to look after my existing companies but don’t have any existing records that I can hand over – can you help?

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Absolutely. We can access your company information from Companies House and onboard your businesses into our systems, working with you to verify and complete any missing details. If your Companies House e-filing code has been lost, we can apply for a replacement on your behalf, allowing us to manage future filings electronically.

We regularly support clients who have incomplete records or are changing advisers. Our team will help reconstruct statutory records where possible, identify any compliance requirements, and ensure your companies are brought fully up to date.

If you are looking after the statutory work for my company, what does your work include?

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Our annual fee includes the upkeep of your company records (including your PSC register) and the preparation and filing of your CS01 Confirmation Statement. It also covers annual maintenance, handling the appointment and resignations of directors and company secretaries, updating records with Companies House, changes of address and a certain number of share transfers per year. We also keep compliance diaries for our company secretarial clients, meaning that we keep close track of approaching filing dates and deadlines for you.

My overseas company is opening an office in the UK – is there anything I need to do to register it in the UK?

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We can provide advice on whether you need to register your overseas company as having a UK establishment. We can then deal with the registration at Companies House and any ongoing filing requirements. Please contact us for further details.

We can also work alongside your legal and tax advisers to ensure your UK compliance requirements align with your wider international structure.

Do you deal with flat management companies?

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Yes, we work closely with a number of flat management companies and provide a full range of corporate secretarial services, including the transfer of shares following a change of ownership. Please contact us for a quote for annual fees, as this will depend on the number of flats involved.

What happens if I miss a Companies House filing deadline?

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Missing statutory filing deadlines can lead to penalties, potential legal consequences and, in some circumstances, the company being struck off the register. Our company secretarial team helps clients stay compliant by maintaining filing calendars and managing submissions on their behalf.

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