Role of the Company Secretary

7. Getting Help

Unlike public companies, private companies are not required to employ company secretaries. But, if they choose to do so, it pays for an inexperienced company secretary to receive some formal training before taking on the job. This will enable the company secretary to carry out his or her responsibilities properly.

7.1 The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) runs courses and provides guidance.

• It also produces a booklet on the duties and responsibilities of the company secretary, and best practice guides on related areas.

7.2 A range of useful information, in addition to the necessary forms and documents, is available from Companies House (0870 333 3636).

• This includes another booklet on duties and responsibilities, and a guide to the penalties for late filing.