MSP Secretaries

What is statutory compliance? For businesses, there are many areas of compliance. Statutory compliance is just one of them. But what is statutory compliance? Simply put, it refers to the rules that are

Ever since the pandemic took hold, businesses have had to adapt to running mostly online. Meetings of all shapes and sizes have migrated to becoming virtual and boards have had to meet more regularly to discuss navigating their companies through uncertain times. Even as restrictions ease, it’s likely that virtual board meetings will remain for…

“A company must at all times have a registered office to which all communications and notices may be addressed”. –  

As the global marketplace continues to expand, businesses are looking to all corners of the world to build their consumer base – and their company footprint. But while there may be huge advantages to expanding your business through subsidiaries – including having feet on the ground in emerging markets – there can be unforeseen problems…

WHAT IS MINUTE WRITING? The art of minute writing is exactly that, an art. Our years of experience in this field have enabled us to hone our minute writing skills to such a degree that we can cut through a lengthy, detailed discussion and record the salient points and any agreed actions. When writing minutes,…

With many traditional administrative tasks being taken over by tech, is there still a place for in-person minute taking for meetings? Minutes have long provided an accurate record of meetings, from AGMs to board meetings and client discussions to team meetings. Often taken by a company secretary, minutes provide a summary of a meeting that…

A Successful business needs to plan for every eventuality, and while it is difficult to think about losing a key member of the company, unexpected illness or death needs to be factored into any business plan. For a company, the death of a director has serious implications. Along with the effect on staff and customers…

All businesses know the importance of keeping accurate and up-to-date records. But when it involves statutory books, there is a legal imperative to get it right – and failure to do so could land you in hot water. The Companies Act 2006 requires every company to keep their statutory books maintained and readily available for…

The UK was one of the first countries to establish rules for the operation of companies. Today, more than 6 million businesses in the UK benefit from a system of company law and corporate governance that decides how they are formed and run, and how business is conducted. The notify Companies House of the changes. In order…

To receive, or not to receive, that isn’t the question A company’s articles of association may require the accounts to be “considered” and/or “adopted”. However, the only legislative requirements are for copies of the accounts to be sent to all members and for the accounts to be laid before the members in general meeting. In…