Company secretarial

Keeping your business compliant while you concentrate on running it.

Staying compliant with corporate governance and regulatory requirements is a time consuming and complex task. When company directors can be fined and face criminal prosecution if they fail to comply with the administrative, disclosure and filing requirements of the Companies Acts, it is not an area to ignore.

Introduction
Services

Make an enquiry Company Secretarial Support from Collyer Bristow

We can provide a dedicated company secretarial service, tailored to the needs of your business. Working seamlessly with you and any management team we will ensure your legal obligations are met annually, in a cost-effective and efficient way.

As well as supporting you in incorporating companies and undertaking any group restructures, right from the formation of your company through to any eventual exit we can provide you the following company secretarial services on an annual basis:

  • filing the annual compliance statement at Companies House;
  • filing the audited accounts at Companies House;
  • maintaining statutory books and share certificates; and
  • dealing with the auditors’ annual enquiries about contingent liabilities.

 

Our team can also attend and report at Board meetings, where requested.

Other optional services provided as part of our ‘virtual’ company secretary offering include:

  • Acting as your Registered Office, providing notifications of/forwarding service for post
  • Provision of service address for directors
  • Providing reminders for key filing dates
  • Re-registration of companies
  • Dissolution or striking off a company from the Companies Register or reinstatement to the Register
  • Reviewing existing registers ahead of a company sale
  • Changes to constitutions and members’ agreements

 

We only advise on matters of English law. If your issue involves another jurisdiction, we would be pleased to use our international network to introduce a suitable firm to advise you.

Make an enquiryClose more information
 
Services

We help businesses on an annual basis with:

  • Filing annual compliance statements at Companies House.
  • Filing audited accounts at Companies House.
  • Maintaining statutory books and share certificates.
  • Dealing with auditors’ annual enquiries about contingent liabilities.
Back

Need some more information? Make an enquiry below



    Company secretarial key contacts

    AT WHAT STAGE IS YOUR BUSINESS?

    Each stage of a business has its own challenges and opportunities. Our corporate lawyers specialise in advising established businesses through to exit.

    View details

    Recent experience

    • We acted for the buyer of Manor Renewable Energy Limited (MRE). MRE is a cutting edge company specialising in temporary engineering solutions for the offshore industry. The deal was backed by a consortium of domestic and international private equity, and we advised the buyer on all aspects of the transaction; from initial due diligence to a successful and smooth completion where all parties walked away satisfied with the outcome.

      CORPORATE

      Manor renewable energy limited

      Ragavan ArunachalamPartner

      Case study

      We acted for the buyer of Manor Renewable Energy Limited (MRE). MRE is a cutting edge company specialising in temporary engineering solutions for the offshore industry. The deal was backed by a consortium of domestic and international private equity, and we advised the buyer on all aspects of the transaction; from initial due diligence to a successful and smooth completion where all parties walked away satisfied with the outcome.

      Read more

    • We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.

      FINTECH & COMMERCIAL

      Commercial advice to start-up bank

      Charles BraithwaitePartner

      Case study

      We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.

      Read more

    • We advise a number of sports teams, clubs and organisations on a multitude of commercial contract matters, including sponsorship agreements, media and broadcasting agreements, image rights structures and agreements, driver and rider agreements and representation agreements.

      COMMERCIAL

      Commercial advice within the sports sector

      Charles BraithwaitePartner

      Case study

      We advise a number of sports teams, clubs and organisations on a multitude of commercial contract matters, including sponsorship agreements, media and broadcasting agreements, image rights structures and agreements, driver and rider agreements and representation agreements.

      Read more

    • We act for one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, advising on various commercial contracts, including service agreements, warranty agreements, media agreements, dealership contracts, data processing agreements, events agreements and supply agreements among a number of other commercial matters.

      COMMERCIAL & MANUFACTURING

      Commercial advice for leading car manufacturer

      Charles BraithwaitePartner

      Case study

      We act for one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, advising on various commercial contracts, including service agreements, warranty agreements, media agreements, dealership contracts, data processing agreements, events agreements and supply agreements among a number of other commercial matters.

      Read more

    • We are advising a leading software development company on a wide range of commercial contracts, including software licences, maintenance agreements, software development agreements, project agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

      COMMERCIAL

      Advising a leading software company

      Charles BraithwaitePartner

      Case study

      We are advising a leading software development company on a wide range of commercial contracts, including software licences, maintenance agreements, software development agreements, project agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

      Read more

    • We acted in the sale of a company which owned a substantial property in the South of England, to an investment management company. The deal included the signing of a development partnership agreement between the buyer and a leading construction company to develop the property.

      CORPORATE

      Sale of large property owner

      Paul SillisConsultant

      Case study

      We acted in the sale of a company which owned a substantial property in the South of England, to an investment management company. The deal included the signing of a development partnership agreement between the buyer and a leading construction company to develop the property.

      Read more

    • We acted in the sale of a large independent DIY and decorating retail businesses, with multiple branches, to a large international builders merchants business. As well as handling the sale, the process also included a large property aspect and employment law advice, due to the retail nature of the business.

      CORPORATE

      Sale of DIY retailer

      Paul SillisConsultant

      Case study

      We acted in the sale of a large independent DIY and decorating retail businesses, with multiple branches, to a large international builders merchants business. As well as handling the sale, the process also included a large property aspect and employment law advice, due to the retail nature of the business.

      Read more

    • We acted for the sellers in the sale of the entire issued share capital of a successful international on-line translation company, with a Far-Eastern subsidiary, to one of the largest UK-based e-commerce organisations.

      CORPORATE

      Sale of online translation company

      Nigel BrahamsPartner - Head of Financial Services

      Case study

      We acted for the sellers in the sale of the entire issued share capital of a successful international on-line translation company, with a Far-Eastern subsidiary, to one of the largest UK-based e-commerce organisations.

      Read more

    • We acted for the buyer in a deal for the acquisition of an innovative online fashion company. Our advice included the SPA and due diligence, as well property, employment, IP and IT aspects. This was a very complex matter due to the number of selling shareholders involved.

      CORPORATE

      Acquisition of online fashion company

      Paul SillisConsultant

      Case study

      We acted for the buyer in a deal for the acquisition of an innovative online fashion company. Our advice included the SPA and due diligence, as well property, employment, IP and IT aspects. This was a very complex matter due to the number of selling shareholders involved.

      Read more

    • We advised one the UK’s leading suppliers of film and TV post production services in its acquisition of another post production facility in London. The deal included property and employment aspects, as well as arranging the funding.

      CORPORATE

      Acquisition of film production facility

      Paul SillisConsultant

      Case study

      We advised one the UK’s leading suppliers of film and TV post production services in its acquisition of another post production facility in London. The deal included property and employment aspects, as well as arranging the funding.

      Read more

    • We negotiated composing and publishing agreements, including all intellectual property areas, for a multi-award-winning composer, in relation to a major TV series with two of the world’s leading television broadcasters.

      COMMERCIAL

      Composing and publishing agreements

      Howard RicklowPartner

      Case study

      We negotiated composing and publishing agreements, including all intellectual property areas, for a multi-award-winning composer, in relation to a major TV series with two of the world’s leading television broadcasters.

      Read more

    • We work with a number of renowned artists, purchasers of art, art galleries and art institutions drafting, reviewing and revising a wide range of documentation and agreements. These include artists and art dealer consignment agreements, bills of sale, art gallery contracts, artist agency agreements and loan agreements. We also advise institutions on the Government Indemnity Scheme, the Artist's Resale Right Regulations and consumer legislation relating to online sales and off premises contracts. Our work also includes advising art institutions on terms and conditions on the procurement of services and goods.

      COMMERCIAL

      Commercial agreements in the Arts & Culture Sector

      Howard RicklowPartner

      Case study

      We work with a number of renowned artists, purchasers of art, art galleries and art institutions drafting, reviewing and revising a wide range of documentation and agreements. These include artists and art dealer consignment agreements, bills of sale, art gallery contracts, artist agency agreements and loan agreements. We also advise institutions on the Government Indemnity Scheme, the Artist's Resale Right Regulations and consumer legislation relating to online sales and off premises contracts. Our work also includes advising art institutions on terms and conditions on the procurement of services and goods.

      Read more

    • We acted for a company backed by private equity (including Jon Moulton) in its purchase of He-Man Dual Controls - a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. In addition to the acquisition we also advised on the equity financing of the Special Purpose Vehicle (buying company), and the debt financing of the deal.

      CORPORATE & MANUFACTURING & PRIVATE EQUITY

      He-Man Dual Controls purchase

      Ragavan ArunachalamPartner

      Case study

      We acted for a company backed by private equity (including Jon Moulton) in its purchase of He-Man Dual Controls - a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. In addition to the acquisition we also advised on the equity financing of the Special Purpose Vehicle (buying company), and the debt financing of the deal.

      Read more

    Company secretarial latest updates
    PREV NEXT

    Related content

    Company secretarial

    Company secretarial

    Keeping your business compliant while you concentrate on running it.

    Staying compliant with corporate governance and regulatory requirements is a time consuming and complex task. When company directors can be fined and face criminal prosecution if they fail to comply with the administrative, disclosure and filing requirements of the Companies Acts, it is not an area to ignore.

    Read more

    We can provide a dedicated company secretarial service, tailored to the needs of your business. Working seamlessly with you and any management team we will ensure your legal obligations are met annually, in a cost-effective and efficient way.

    As well as supporting you in incorporating companies and undertaking any group restructures, right from the formation of your company through to any eventual exit we can provide you the following company secretarial services on an annual basis:

    • filing the annual compliance statement at Companies House;
    • filing the audited accounts at Companies House;
    • maintaining statutory books and share certificates; and
    • dealing with the auditors’ annual enquiries about contingent liabilities.

     

    Our team can also attend and report at Board meetings, where requested.

    Other optional services provided as part of our ‘virtual’ company secretary offering include:

    • Acting as your Registered Office, providing notifications of/forwarding service for post
    • Provision of service address for directors
    • Providing reminders for key filing dates
    • Re-registration of companies
    • Dissolution or striking off a company from the Companies Register or reinstatement to the Register
    • Reviewing existing registers ahead of a company sale
    • Changes to constitutions and members’ agreements

     

    We only advise on matters of English law. If your issue involves another jurisdiction, we would be pleased to use our international network to introduce a suitable firm to advise you.

    Make an enquiry

    Key Contacts

    Want to connect? Select someone below to view their profile.

    View the team

    We help businesses on an annual basis with:

    Recent experience

    • Manor renewable energy limited

      Case study

      Manor renewable energy limited

      We acted for the buyer of Manor Renewable Energy Limited (MRE). MRE is a cutting edge company specialising in temporary engineering solutions for the offshore industry. The deal was backed by a consortium of domestic and international private equity, and we advised the buyer on all aspects of the transaction; from initial due diligence to a successful and smooth completion where all parties walked away satisfied with the outcome.

    • inserting coin on the vintage piggy bank

      Case study

      Commercial advice to start-up bank

      We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.

    • Commercial advice within the sports sector

      Case study

      Commercial advice within the sports sector

      We advise a number of sports teams, clubs and organisations on a multitude of commercial contract matters, including sponsorship agreements, media and broadcasting agreements, image rights structures and agreements, driver and rider agreements and representation agreements.

    • Commercial advice for leading car manufacturer

      Case study

      Commercial advice for leading car manufacturer

      We act for one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, advising on various commercial contracts, including service agreements, warranty agreements, media agreements, dealership contracts, data processing agreements, events agreements and supply agreements among a number of other commercial matters.

    • Online

      Case study

      Advising a leading software company

      We are advising a leading software development company on a wide range of commercial contracts, including software licences, maintenance agreements, software development agreements, project agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

    • sale of large property owner

      Case study

      Sale of large property owner

      We acted in the sale of a company which owned a substantial property in the South of England, to an investment management company. The deal included the signing of a development partnership agreement between the buyer and a leading construction company to develop the property.

    • Sale of DIY retailer

      Case study

      Sale of DIY retailer

      We acted in the sale of a large independent DIY and decorating retail businesses, with multiple branches, to a large international builders merchants business. As well as handling the sale, the process also included a large property aspect and employment law advice, due to the retail nature of the business.

    • Online

      Case study

      Sale of online translation company

      We acted for the sellers in the sale of the entire issued share capital of a successful international on-line translation company, with a Far-Eastern subsidiary, to one of the largest UK-based e-commerce organisations.

    • Fashion knitwear

      Case study

      Acquisition of online fashion company

      We acted for the buyer in a deal for the acquisition of an innovative online fashion company. Our advice included the SPA and due diligence, as well property, employment, IP and IT aspects. This was a very complex matter due to the number of selling shareholders involved.

    • film production

      Case study

      Acquisition of film production facility

      We advised one the UK’s leading suppliers of film and TV post production services in its acquisition of another post production facility in London. The deal included property and employment aspects, as well as arranging the funding.

    • Composer

      Case study

      Composing and publishing agreements

      We negotiated composing and publishing agreements, including all intellectual property areas, for a multi-award-winning composer, in relation to a major TV series with two of the world’s leading television broadcasters.

    • Empty frame on wall

      Case study

      Commercial agreements in the Arts & Culture Sector

      We work with a number of renowned artists, purchasers of art, art galleries and art institutions drafting, reviewing and revising a wide range of documentation and agreements. These include artists and art dealer consignment agreements, bills of sale, art gallery contracts, artist agency agreements and loan agreements. We also advise institutions on the Government Indemnity Scheme, the Artist's Resale Right Regulations and consumer legislation relating to online sales and off premises contracts. Our work also includes advising art institutions on terms and conditions on the procurement of services and goods.

    • man driving

      Case study

      He-Man Dual Controls purchase

      We acted for a company backed by private equity (including Jon Moulton) in its purchase of He-Man Dual Controls - a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. In addition to the acquisition we also advised on the equity financing of the Special Purpose Vehicle (buying company), and the debt financing of the deal.

    View all insights

    PREV NEXT

    Need some more information? Make an enquiry below.

      Subscribe

      Please add your details and your areas of interest below

      Specialist sectors:

      Legal services:

      Other information:

      Jurisdictions of interest to you (other than UK):

      Message us on WhatsApp (calling not available)

      Please note that Collyer Bristow provides this service during office hours for general information and enquiries only and that no legal or other professional advice will be provided over the WhatsApp platform. Please also note that if you choose to use this platform your personal data is likely to be processed outside the UK and EEA, including in the US. Appropriate legal or other professional opinion should be taken before taking or omitting to take any action in respect of any specific problem. Collyer Bristow LLP accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may arise from reliance on information provided. All information will be deleted immediately upon completion of a conversation.

      I accept Close

      Close
      Scroll up
      ExpandNeed a hand?Toggle

      < Back to menu

      Contact us

      Need some help?

      Get in touch

      Get in touch using our form below.



        Business Close
        Private Wealth Close
        Hot Topics Close