Birketts delivers professional, cost-effective company secretarial services.
We offer a range of related corporate services to include bespoke drafting of articles of association and all corporate legal services, including company secretarial services and the provision of a registered office address to UK registered companies, as well as international group companies with UK branches.
Incorporations
We offer a full incorporation service combined with expert guidance on the most appropriate vehicle and structure of the corporate entity. We also advise on the use of sensitive words within a proposed company name. We incorporate all types of companies including limited by shares, limited by guarantee, charitable companies, Community Interest Companies and LLPs. Many companies can be incorporated using a same day service.
Overseas companies
We deal with the registration and opening of UK branches of overseas establishments, including assisting with the preparation of all relevant applications and guidance. We can also assist with the preparation and filing of any updated documenation required by Companies House in respect of the overseas entity and its UK branch.
Compliance and filings
In addition to incorporation services, we offer a full company secretarial service whereby we deal with all compliance and filing aspects including filing the annual Confirmation Statements, dealing with any changes to directors or PSCs; maintenance of statutory registers and preparation of Board Minutes and Resolutions.
Registered office address service
This service includes:
- The use of one of our Birketts office addresses as your registered office for the purpose of Companies House public register;
- Office post fowarding (i.e. communications from governmental or regulatory agencies and bodies).
Company secretarial service
This service is offered on an annual retainer bases with Birketts Secretaries Limited being appointed as the Company Secretary of your company. This service includes:
- Our appointment as Company Secretary of the company;
- Custody of the statutory books and registers;
- Filing the annual Confirmation Statement;
- Official post forwarding (i.e. communications from governmental or regulatory agencies and bodies).
Other company secretarial services can be provided on request, such as the upkeep and maintenance of statutory books and registers, preparation of Board Minutes and Resolutions, Companies House filings, allotments and buy-backs/cancellation of shares, preparation of bespoke Articles of Association, and dormant company strike-offs.
Our dedicated company secretarial team is supported by lawyers in our Corporate Team with a reputation for offering the highest standard of services, coupled with in-depth client and industry knowledge.