Company Secretarial

Professional Company Secretarial Services for Businesses Across Littlehampton and Sussex

Keeping your company compliant with UK company law is an essential part of running a successful business. At Botting & Co, we provide reliable company secretarial services in Littlehampton and across Sussex, helping directors meet their legal obligations while reducing the administrative burden of managing a limited company.

Whether you are launching a new business, managing an established company or dealing with changes to your company structure, our experienced team provides practical, proactive support to ensure your statutory records remain accurate and your Companies House filings are completed correctly and on time.

Our company secretarial services in Sussex are designed to give you confidence that your business remains compliant, so you can focus on growing your business.

What Are Company Secretarial Services?

Company secretarial services involve managing the legal and administrative responsibilities of a limited company under the Companies Act 2006. Although most private limited companies are no longer legally required to appoint a company secretary, they are still responsible for maintaining statutory records and making required filings with Companies House.

Failure to comply with these obligations can lead to financial penalties, director prosecutions, delays in corporate transactions, and damage to your company’s reputation.

Our specialists ensure your company remains compliant while giving you more time to focus on running your business.

Our Company Secretarial Services Include

We provide a complete range of company secretarial services, including:

Confirmation Statements

We prepare and file your annual Confirmation Statement with Companies House, ensuring your company information remains accurate and compliant.

Statutory Registers

We maintain your statutory registers, including:

• Register of Directors
• Register of Members (Shareholders)
• Register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
• Register of Secretaries (where applicable)

Director Appointments and Resignations

If directors join or leave your company, we’ll prepare the necessary documentation and submit the required forms to Companies House.

Share Transfers and Share Allotments

We assist with:

• Issuing new shares
• Transferring existing shares
• Updating shareholder records
• Preparing share certificates
• Filing relevant Companies House forms

Changes to Company Details

We can manage changes including:

• Registered office address
• Company name
• SIC codes
• Director details
• Share capital
• Persons with Significant Control

Board Minutes and Resolutions

We prepare professionally drafted:

• Board meeting minutes
• Ordinary resolutions
• Special resolutions
• Written resolutions

Ensuring your company records remain complete and legally compliant.

Company Incorporations

If you’re starting a new business, we can incorporate your company, prepare all initial documentation, and establish your statutory records correctly from day one.

Why Company Secretarial Compliance Matters

Many directors underestimate the importance of maintaining accurate company records until an issue arises.

Keeping your company records up to date helps:

• Avoid Companies House penalties
• Demonstrate good corporate governance
• Support business sales or acquisitions
• Simplify due diligence
• Maintain investor confidence
• Ensure legal compliance
• Reduce administrative stress

Professional company secretarial support provides peace of mind that your statutory obligations are being met correctly.

Who We Help

Our company secretarial services are suitable for:

• Start-up businesses
• Owner-managed companies
• Family businesses
• Property companies
• Professional practices
• Growing SMEs
• Companies with multiple shareholders
• UK subsidiaries of overseas businesses

Whether your company is straightforward or has a more complex ownership structure, we provide practical advice tailored to your circumstances.

Why Choose Botting & Co?

At Botting & Co, we combine technical expertise with a practical understanding of how businesses operate. Our experienced team works proactively to ensure your company remains compliant while providing responsive advice whenever corporate changes arise.

We take care of the paperwork, filings, and statutory requirements so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a company secretary?
For most private limited companies, appointing a company secretary is optional. However, every company must still comply with Companies House filing requirements and maintain statutory company records.

What happens if I miss a Companies House filing?
Late or incorrect filings can result in penalties, legal action, and complications when raising finance, selling your business, or dealing with investors. Staying compliant helps avoid unnecessary costs and disruption.

Can you file Confirmation Statements?
Yes. We prepare and submit Confirmation Statements on your behalf, ensuring the information held by Companies House is accurate and submitted before the deadline.

Can you update company information?
Absolutely. We can handle changes to directors, shareholders, registered office addresses, company names, share capital, and other statutory information.

Do you provide company secretarial services if you are not my accountant?
Yes. We can provide standalone company secretarial services or work alongside your existing accountant or professional advisers.