Corporate Law

A company is a legal entity created under the provisions of the law, usually for the purpose of conducting business. Corporate laws govern every aspect of the workings of a company. The Company Secretaries have vast responsibilities in terms of legal compliance and co-coordinating between the Board and the rest of the members and employees of the company.

An indicative list of functions carried out by a company secretary has been entailed below:-

• To report to the Board about compliance with the provisions of this Act, the rules made there under and other laws applicable to the company;
• To provide to the directors of the company, collectively and individually, such guidance as they may require, with regard to their duties, responsibilities, and powers;
• To facilitate the convening of meetings and attend Board, committee and general meetings and maintain the minutes of these meetings;
• To obtain approvals from the Board, general meeting, the government and such other authorities as required under the provisions of the Act;
• To represent before various regulators, and other authorities under the Act in connection with the discharge of various duties under the Act;
• To assist and advise the Board in ensuring good corporate governance and in complying with the corporate governance requirements and best practices; and
• To discharge such other duties as have been specified under the Act or rules
• Conducting Secretarial Audit
• Conducting Due Diligence audit