MORTON FRASER PRO-ACTIVE COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES Although the Companies Act 2006 made the appointment of a Secretary to a private Company voluntary, the duties and responsibilities conferred upon the Secretary remain. Legal compliance can be an administrative burden, especially for small and medium-sized businesses where Directors are already under pressure, and the appointment of a dedicated company secretary is not a realistic proposition. Morton Fraser can deal with this burden on your behalf, allowing you to concentrate on higher priorities – such as running your business. Some of the benefits we can offer: We can act as Company Secretary and deal with all associated legal administrative and compliance matters We offer a prime Edinburgh or Glasgow city centre registered office address service You avoid late filing penalties We maintain your statutory records (which can be especially important if your company is involved in a sale or fund-raising, when past discrepancies can add time and cost to the procedure) We use tailored software, offering electronic statutory records We offer electronic filing at Companies House – making our systems more efficient and secure If you wish, we can service, and host, your AGM We can advise on the law relating to director and/or shareholder meetings, including minute taking We offer a one-off legal “audit” of your company’s statutory books to ensure compliance
Pricing structure (ex. VAT & outlays) with effect from 1 January 2021: Registered office (Edinburgh & Glasgow)
£160
Company secretary
£320
Registered office and company secretary
£420
Provision of Directors’ service address
£105
If you would like to discuss any of these services please contact Isla MacLennan:
Isla MacLennan Chartered Company Secretary E: isla.maclennan@morton-fraser.com or
company.secretary@morton-fraser.com T: 0131 247 1255 Isla MacLennan joined Morton Fraser in October 2006. Isla is a Company Secretary and member of the ICSA with almost 20 years’ experience in managing the provision of company secretarial services to multiple clients.
We can also advise on the following
Basic incorporations (limited company, guarantee company, LLP, Limited Partnership)
Simple uncontested director/secretary appointment/removal
Simple allotment of shares
Simple increase of share capital
Change of company name
Sub-division of existing share capital
Preparation of dormant accounts
Striking off of company
Removal of director
Share buybacks (out of capital or reserves)
Updating and adoption of new Articles
Re-structuring/re-classification of share capital
Hosting and/or attending your EGM or AGM
Legal audit of company books
If the transaction that you require is not listed here, please contact Isla MacLennan and we will be happy to quote for the work.