The Classic Partners LLP

Secretarial Practices & Compliance

Sound secretarial practice keeps a company's statutory records, board processes, and filings in order through the year. We support companies with day-to-day secretarial compliance, statutory registers, minutes, and ROC filings under the Companies Act, 2013.

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What are Secretarial Practices?

Secretarial practices cover the routine and event-based compliance a company must maintain under the Companies Act, 2013. This includes keeping statutory registers, recording board and general meeting minutes, filing forms with the Registrar of Companies, and following the procedures for resolutions and disclosures.

Good secretarial hygiene lowers the risk of penalties and supports clean governance. It also keeps the company ready for due diligence, funding, and annual filings, and works hand in hand with our wider compliance services.

Who Needs Secretarial Support?

Private and public limited companies maintaining statutory records.
Companies that hold regular board and general meetings.
Companies with ongoing ROC filing obligations.
Startups setting up their compliance systems from scratch.
Companies preparing for due diligence, audit, or investment.

Our Secretarial Services

Statutory Registers & Records

Setting up and maintaining the registers and records required under the Act.

Minutes & Resolutions

Drafting board and general meeting minutes and the related resolutions.

Board & AGM Support

Help planning, holding, and documenting board meetings and the AGM.

ROC E-Filing

Filing event-based and periodic forms with the Registrar of Companies.

Secretarial Compliance Review

A check of records and filings to spot and close gaps.

Governance Advisory

Guidance on director duties, disclosures, and internal controls.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Specialised experience with company-secretarial compliance and governance.
End-to-end handling of registers, minutes, resolutions, and ROC filings.
Timely compliance so meetings and filings happen on schedule.
Transparent fees and a dedicated point of contact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do secretarial practices include?

They include maintaining statutory registers, preparing minutes and resolutions, holding board and general meetings on time, and filing the required forms with the Registrar of Companies.

Are private limited companies required to maintain statutory registers?

Yes. Every company, including private limited companies, must maintain the prescribed statutory registers and records under the Companies Act, 2013.

What is the difference between secretarial practice and a secretarial audit?

Secretarial practice is the ongoing work of keeping records and filings in order, while a secretarial audit in Form MR-3 is an independent check of compliance carried out for certain companies by a Practising Company Secretary.

How often must board meetings be held?

A company is generally required to hold a minimum number of board meetings each year, with a maximum gap between meetings. We help you plan and document them correctly.

Why are minutes important?

Minutes are the legal record of decisions taken at meetings. Properly drafted and signed minutes protect directors and the company and are often reviewed during due diligence.

Can you set up compliance for a new company?

Yes. We help newly incorporated companies put their registers, minute books, and filing calendars in place from day one.

Need help with secretarial compliance?

Keep your statutory records, minutes, and filings in order all year.