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Q: What is the difference between a Company Secretary in employment and a practising Company Secretary?

A CS in employment is a full-time KMP of one company. A practising CS is an independent ICSI member who provides outsourced services including secretarial audits, certifications, and compliance advisory to multiple companies.

Q: What is a Secretarial Audit and who is required to get it done?

Secretarial audit under Section 204 is mandatory for listed companies, public companies with paid-up capital of ₹50 crore or more, public companies with turnover of ₹250 crore or more, and companies with outstanding loans of ₹100 crore or more.

Q: What is the due date for filing the annual return (MGT-7)?

MGT-7 must be filed within 60 days from the date of the AGM. Small companies and OPCs file Form MGT-7A within 60 days from the end of the financial year.

Q: What are the penalties for not appointing a Company Secretary when required?

The company faces a penalty of ₹5,00,000 and every director and KMP faces ₹50,000 plus ₹500 per day of continued default under Section 203.

A Company Secretary (CS) is a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) recognised under the Companies Act, 2013 as the principal compliance officer of a company. Whether you require a whole-time Company Secretary for your organisation or outsourced secretarial compliance services, we provide comprehensive CS support ensuring your company adheres to all governance, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Secretarial Audit (MR-3)

Secretarial audit by a practising Company Secretary under Section 204 for listed companies, public companies with paid-up capital of ₹50 crore or more, or turnover of ₹250 crore or more, as mandated by the Companies Act.

Annual Return (MGT-7)

Preparation and filing of the annual return in Form MGT-7 with the Registrar of Companies within 60 days of the Annual General Meeting, certified by a practising Company Secretary for applicable companies.

Compliance Certificate

Issuance of annual secretarial compliance certificates for listed companies in SEBI-prescribed formats, covering all applicable SEBI regulations for the relevant financial year.

Board & General Meeting Support

End-to-end secretarial support for board meetings, AGMs, and EGMs — from notice and agenda to resolutions, minutes, and MCA filings.

MCA e-Filing & ROC Compliance

Filing of all statutory forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) — including AOC-4, MGT-7, MGT-14, DIR-12, and other event-based and annual forms — within prescribed due dates.

Due Diligence & Advisory

Secretarial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising transactions; legal and regulatory advisory on Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, and corporate governance matters.

Role of a Company Secretary Under the Companies Act, 2013

Under Section 2(24) of the Companies Act, a Company Secretary is a person who is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and is appointed to perform the functions prescribed by the Act. A whole-time Company Secretary must be appointed as KMP under Section 203 by every listed company and every public company with paid-up share capital of ₹10 crore or more.

The Company Secretary acts as the custodian of statutory books and records, the principal officer for all MCA and SEBI filings, the advisory resource for the Board on governance and compliance, and the link between the company and its shareholders, regulators, and government authorities.

Which Companies Must Appoint a Whole-Time Company Secretary?

Every listed company — irrespective of paid-up capital
Every public company with paid-up share capital of ₹10 crore or more
Companies required to appoint a CS under applicable SEBI regulations
Companies seeking to offer shares to the public or list on a stock exchange
Other companies and private companies may outsource CS functions to a practising Company Secretary

Why Choose Us for Company Secretarial Services?

Our practising Company Secretaries bring deep expertise in Companies Act compliance, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and corporate governance. We serve as outsourced CS partners for private companies, and provide secretarial audit, annual return certification, and compliance advisory to listed and public companies.

If you are searching for "company secretary services in India," "outsourced CS for private limited company," "secretarial audit under Section 204," or "MGT-7 annual return filing by CS," we are your specialist partner for end-to-end secretarial compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it mandatory for a private limited company to appoint a Company Secretary?

A private limited company is not required to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary unless it is a listed company or a public company with paid-up capital of ₹10 crore or more. However, private companies are required to have their annual return (MGT-7A for small companies; MGT-7 for others) certified by a practising Company Secretary if their paid-up capital exceeds ₹10 lakh or they have turnover exceeding a prescribed threshold. Secretarial audit under Section 204 is also mandated for certain public companies and listed companies.

What is the difference between a Company Secretary in employment and a practising Company Secretary?

A Company Secretary in employment (whole-time CS) is an employee appointed as KMP of the company and is responsible for secretarial functions and compliance from within the organisation. A practising Company Secretary (PCS) is an ICSI member in independent practice who provides services to multiple companies on an outsourced or retainer basis — including secretarial audits, certification of annual returns, issue of compliance certificates, due diligence, and other attestation services. Private companies and smaller public companies typically engage a PCS rather than employing a full-time CS.

What is a Secretarial Audit and who is required to get it done?

Secretarial audit is an independent audit of a company's secretarial and governance compliance conducted by a practising Company Secretary. It is mandated under Section 204 of the Companies Act for: (a) every listed company, (b) every public company with paid-up share capital of ₹50 crore or more, (c) every public company with turnover of ₹250 crore or more, and (d) every company having outstanding loans or borrowings from banks and public financial institutions of ₹100 crore or more. The audit report in Form MR-3 must be annexed to the Board's Report each year.

What is the due date for filing the annual return (MGT-7)?

The annual return in Form MGT-7 must be filed with the RoC within 60 days from the date of the Annual General Meeting. For companies that are required to hold an AGM but have not done so, the annual return must be filed within 60 days from the last date on which the AGM should have been held. For small companies and OPCs, a simplified annual return in Form MGT-7A must be filed within 60 days from the end of the financial year.

What are the penalties for not appointing a Company Secretary when required?

A company that fails to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary when required under Section 203 is liable to a penalty of ₹5,00,000. Every director and KMP of the defaulting company is liable to a penalty of ₹50,000 and a further penalty of ₹500 for each day the default continues after the first day of default. Additionally, failure to file the secretarial audit report (MR-3) with the Board's Report exposes the company and every officer in default to similar penalty provisions.

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