Jotwani Associates provides company secretary (CS) services across India. Our CS are senior-level executives responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. The role is particularly important in India, where the legal and regulatory landscape is complex and ever-changing.
Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements:
The CS ensures that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Companies Act, 2013, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations. This involves filing annual returns, maintaining statutory registers, and attending to legal notices.
Corporate Governance:
The CS plays a key role in corporate governance by ensuring that the company’s board of directors operates in a transparent and ethical manner. This includes advising the board on its legal obligations, facilitating communication between the board and shareholders, and ensuring that the company’s policies and procedures are compliant with the law.
Secretarial Duties:
The CS is responsible for carrying out various secretarial duties, such as preparing and distributing board meeting agendas and minutes, maintaining the company’s register of members, and issuing share certificates.
Liaison with Government Agencies:
The CS liaises with various government agencies, such as the Registrar of Companies, the Income Tax Department, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, on behalf of the company.
Risk Management:
The CS helps the company identify, assess, and manage risks, including legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
