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Confident governance for every stage of your business

Meeting company law obligations is a critical responsibility for directors, but with ever-changing regulations, multiple filings and governance requirements, it’s easy for businesses to fall behind. Missing deadlines or keeping incomplete records can lead to penalties, reputational damage and unnecessary distractions from growth.

Our Company Secretarial team provides proactive, hands-on support to keep you fully compliant while improving governance. From incorporations and reorganisations to board meetings and disclosure minimisation, we ensure your statutory responsibilities are met accurately and on time.

Acting as an extension of your team, we offer flexible resourcing, specialist guidance and practical solutions that reduce risk and free up your internal resources. Whether you’re just starting out or managing a complex group structure, we help you stay on top of compliance so you can focus on your strategic priorities.

Our company secretarial solutions

01 Company formation and ongoing compliance

Set up your company right and maintain full compliance

We support new and established businesses with core statutory requirements to ensure nothing is overlooked. Our services include company incorporations, annual compliance and maintenance of statutory registers (including beneficial ownership), and periodic compliance reviews. This proactive approach gives directors peace of mind that obligations are met, records are accurate, and risks are minimised.

02 Corporate restructuring and growth support

Adapt your company structure without falling foul of regulation

As businesses evolve, so do their governance needs. We provide expert support with corporate reorganisations, share transactions and compliance for changes in ownership. We also review existing group structures to ensure they remain efficient and fully compliant. Our guidance ensures your business can adapt and grow with confidence, without creating unnecessary tax or compliance risks.

03 Outsourced company secretarial and meeting support

Access specialist support exactly when you need it

From temporary staffing resources to full meeting support, our team provides flexibility to cover gaps and deliver key governance tasks. We can attend board and shareholder meetings, prepare accurate minutes and maintain statutory records. By stepping in where needed, we help you maintain high governance standards while relieving pressure on your internal team.

04 Governance advice and risk management

Strengthen governance and reduce public disclosure risk

We provide tailored advice to reduce exposure and improve governance practices, including disclosure minimisation strategies and due diligence reviews of statutory records.

Our experienced team identifies risks, ensures your information is presented appropriately, and protects your business against reputational damage. This gives you clarity and control over how your company is presented to regulators and stakeholders.

05 Company closures and restorations

Close or restart companies quickly and compliantly

Whether winding down an entity or restoring a dormant company, we provide clear guidance and full support. Our services include voluntary strike-offs, company restorations and assistance with the Summary Approval Procedure (SAP) for transactions such as capital reductions, financial assistance or mergers. We help you manage exits and restarts with efficiency and confidence.

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Jillian O'Sullivan

Partner - Corporate Compliance

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Why Grant Thornton

We simplify complexity and provide confidence in your governance. Acting as an extension of your team, we deliver tailored company secretarial support that ensures compliance, reduces risk and frees up time to focus on growth.

With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:

Reliable compliance: Statutory filings and records maintained accurately and on time;
Flexible support: Scalable resourcing and meeting services that fit your needs;
Reduced risk: Governance reviews and disclosure minimisation to protect your reputation;
Strategic insight: Practical advice on structuring, reorganisations and regulatory change.

Contact our company secretarial team today to stay compliant, protect your business and strengthen governance at every stage of growth.