We understand the importance of adhering to legal and regulatory requirements when it comes to company administration. With our comprehensive secretarial services, we offer expert assistance to ensure that your company complies with the Companies Act and corporate governance guidelines.

SCA's Secretarial Services.

At South Coast Advisory, we provide you with a fully comprehensive company secretarial service. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in assisting businesses with a range of secretarial functions, ensuring that your company operates in accordance with the law and maintains good corporate governance practices.

Key Secretarial Functions.

Our secretarial services cover various administrative functions that are essential for your company's compliance and smooth operation. These functions include, but are not limited to:

1. Registration of Companies: We assist in the registration of new companies, ensuring that all necessary legal requirements are met and the company is properly incorporated.
2. Conversion of Close Corporations to Companies: If you are looking to convert your close corporation to a company, we guide you through the process, ensuring a seamless transition.
3. Registration of NPOs: We help you register non-profit organizations (NPOs) with the Department of Social Development, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
4. Appointment and Resignation of Company Directors: We handle the necessary documentation and processes for the appointment and resignation of company directors, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
5. Share Issuance and Transfer: We assist with the issuance and transfer of shares in companies, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with relevant laws.
6. Maintenance of Share Registers: We manage the allotment of shares and maintain proper share registers, keeping track of shareholders' information and changes.
7. Member's Interest Transfer: For close corporations, we handle the transfer of members' interests, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with legal requirements.
8. Submission of Annual CIPC Returns: We take care of the submission of annual returns to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), ensuring timely compliance with reporting obligations.
9. Meeting Scheduling and Board Pack Preparation: We assist in scheduling meetings and preparing board packs, ensuring efficient communication and documentation for board members.
10. Dividend Declarations and Statutory Returns: We support you in dividend declarations and prepare statutory returns, ensuring compliance with dividend distribution requirements and other statutory obligations.

Simplify Your Company Administration with South Coast Advisory

To streamline your company's administrative processes and ensure compliance with the Companies Act and corporate governance guidelines, we invite you to take advantage of our comprehensive secretarial services. You can fill out the inquiry form below or book a 20-minute discovery call with South Coast Advisory. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at 031 903 478.

Let South Coast Advisory be your trusted partner in company secretarial services. With our expertise and attention to detail, we ensure that your company operates smoothly, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

1. What are secretarial services?
   Secretarial services encompass a range of administrative tasks and functions required to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintain good corporate governance, and assist in the smooth operation of a company.
2. Why do companies need secretarial services?
   Companies need secretarial services to meet legal obligations, such as filing annual returns, maintaining proper documentation, managing changes in company structure, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance guidelines.
3. What functions do secretarial services typically cover?
   Secretarial services typically cover functions such as company registration, appointment and resignation of directors, share issuance and transfer, maintenance of share registers, submission of annual returns, scheduling of meetings, and preparation of board packs.
4. Can secretarial services help with company formation?
   Yes, secretarial services can assist with company formation by guiding businesses through the process of registering a new company, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and providing necessary documentation.
5. Do secretarial services handle changes in company structure?
   Yes, secretarial services help manage changes in company structure, such as the conversion of closed corporations to companies, the transfer of members' interest in closed corporations, and the appointment and resignation of directors.
6. What is the role of secretarial services in maintaining share registers?
   Secretarial services maintain accurate share registers by recording share issuances, transfers, and changes in shareholder information. This helps ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with legal requirements.
7. How can secretarial services assist with compliance?
   Secretarial services assist with compliance by ensuring that companies meet reporting obligations, such as submitting annual returns to the relevant authorities, adhering to corporate governance guidelines, and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
8. Can secretarial services help with meeting management?
   Yes, secretarial services can assist with meeting management by scheduling meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and providing administrative support during meetings.
9. Do secretarial services handle dividend declarations?
   Yes, secretarial services can assist with dividend declarations by ensuring compliance with legal requirements, facilitating the proper documentation and distribution of dividends, and managing related statutory returns.
10. How can South Coast Advisory's secretarial services benefit my company?
    South Coast Advisory's secretarial services provide comprehensive support to ensure compliance, proper documentation, and efficient administrative processes. By partnering with us, you can streamline your company's operations, focus on core activities, and have peace of mind knowing that your secretarial obligations are being handled professionally.

Remember, for specific questions related to your company's secretarial needs, it's advisable to consult with professionals. Contact South Coast Advisory directly through the inquiry form below or by booking a 20-minute discovery call.