Company Secretarial Services Companies UK: Guide to Providers
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Acumon Chartered Accountants·16 min read
Company secretarial work in the UK rarely gets much attention until something goes wrong. Late filings, incomplete registers, missed confirmation statements - small details can turn into avoidable issues. For many organisations, the role is less about paperwork and more about keeping the structure of the company sound and properly maintained.
The UK market includes both full-service accountancy firms and independent specialists focused on Companies House filings, statutory registers and governance processes. Their clients range from owner-managed businesses to regulated entities and international subsidiaries.
This guide highlights a selection of company secretarial services companies operating across the UK. It is not a ranking. The aim is to provide context - outlining what these firms typically offer, the types of organisations they support, and the areas where their experience is most relevant.
Acumon
Acumon is a UK firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors providing company secretarial services alongside its audit and governance work. The firm supports UK companies, charities, regulated entities, and international corporate groups that require structured oversight of statutory compliance and corporate administration.
Working under UK regulatory standards, Acumon assists organisations in meeting their obligations under the Companies Act and related governance frameworks. The team supports boards and finance functions with maintaining statutory records, managing Companies House filings, and ensuring that corporate documentation reflects the legal and operational structure of the business.
A key aspect of the firm’s work involves supporting group structures that include UK operating entities and offshore holding companies. With audit registrations and licences in the UK, Jersey, Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, and the British Virgin Islands, Acumon is familiar with multi-jurisdictional corporate frameworks where governance and reporting requirements must be aligned across borders.
The firm’s experience with Public Interest Entities (PIEs) and regulated organisations also informs its approach to company secretarial services. In these environments, record keeping, board processes, and regulatory filings are subject to heightened scrutiny, requiring disciplined internal controls and careful documentation.
Acumon works directly with directors and senior management to ensure that corporate records remain accurate, up to date, and prepared for external audit, regulatory inspection, or investor due diligence.
Company Secretarial Capabilities
Acumon provides company secretarial support designed to ensure structured governance and ongoing statutory compliance.
The firm’s capabilities typically include:
statutory registers maintenance
Companies House filings
board minutes and resolutions
share capital documentation
director and officer updates
statutory deadline monitoring
shareholder record support
Assignments are typically overseen by senior professionals with direct involvement in governance and statutory compliance matters.
Regulatory Licences and Registrations
Acumon holds several professional registrations that enable it to support organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
These include:
UK statutory audit registration
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence
Jersey audit licence
Isle of Man audit licence
Cayman Islands audit licence
British Virgin Islands audit licence
These registrations allow the firm to assist corporate groups whose governance and compliance obligations extend beyond the United Kingdom into key international financial centres.
Core Services
In addition to statutory audit, Acumon provides company secretarial and governance-related services designed to support corporate compliance and board administration.
These include:
company formation and structuring
statutory register maintenance
Companies House filings
board minutes and resolutions
share capital documentation
director and officer changes
shareholder record support
governance reviews
Company secretarial work is often coordinated with audit and financial reporting processes to ensure consistency between statutory filings, board documentation, and group reporting structures.
Organisations typically engage company secretarial support when they are:
approaching reporting thresholds
preparing for investment or restructuring
expanding into new jurisdictions
formalising governance procedures
Early coordination of corporate administration can help reduce compliance risks and ensure that governance documentation remains aligned with the organisation’s legal and operational structure.
Address: 1-2 Craven Road, Ealing, London, W5 2UA, UK
Company Services UK
Company Services UK operates as a UK company secretarial and formation provider, supporting small businesses, accountants and professional advisers with structured incorporation and compliance work. As authorised agents, they deal directly with Companies House and related registrations, handling the administrative side of company set-up and statutory maintenance.
The focus sits on getting core documentation right from the beginning and keeping company records properly maintained. This includes preparation of statutory books, share certificates and minutes, along with address services for registered offices and directors. They also assist with company restorations and related filings when a dissolved entity needs to be returned to the register.
HW Fisher provides company secretarial services as part of a wider professional services firm, covering both routine compliance and more technical corporate matters. The work includes preparation of minutes and resolutions, maintenance of statutory registers and submission of required forms to Companies House.
Beyond day-to-day filings, the team advises on structural changes such as amendments to Articles of Association, share reorganisations and board appointments. Where corporate changes have tax implications, input is coordinated internally to keep the structure aligned with current legislation. The emphasis remains on orderly governance and clear documentation rather than administrative volume.
Key Highlights:
Routine and technical secretarial work
Maintenance of statutory registers
Support with share and capital changes
Corporate governance input
Coordination with tax specialists
Services:
Companies House filings
Company incorporations and dissolutions
Share transfers and allotments
Drafting minutes and resolutions
Confirmation statement preparation
Registered office facility
Contact Information:
Website: hwfisher.co.uk
Address: 11-15 William Road, London, NW1 3ER
Phone: +44 (0)20 7388 7000
Axada Global
Axada Global provides UK company secretarial services with a focus on annual compliance and reporting deadlines. The service is structured around confirmation statements, statutory filings and maintenance of company records in line with the Companies Act.
Support also includes electronic maintenance of statutory books and provision of registered office and director service address facilities. In addition, company formation and year-end accounts coordination form part of the broader administrative framework. The role is primarily compliance-led, helping directors manage ongoing obligations within the UK reporting system.
Gerald Edelman provides company secretarial services to UK businesses requiring structured support with incorporation, statutory maintenance and corporate changes. The service covers both new company set-up and ongoing compliance work, including Companies House filings and record management. Support extends to private limited companies and LLPs, with attention to post-incorporation formalities.
In addition to routine filings, the team handles matters such as changes of name, share capital adjustments and striking off procedures. Where needed, a registered office facility and named company secretary can be arranged. The work is positioned around maintaining proper documentation and ensuring that statutory requirements are met in a consistent and orderly way.
Key Highlights:
Incorporation of companies and LLPs
Ongoing statutory record maintenance
Companies House filings
Support with corporate changes
Services:
Company formation and post-incorporation formalities
Browne Jacobson delivers company secretarial services to UK-registered entities ranging from start-ups to larger international groups. The team manages statutory books, prepares board and general meeting documentation, and files required forms with Companies House. Support begins at incorporation and continues through the life of the company.
The service also covers more technical aspects of corporate administration, including share capital restructuring, adoption of articles of association and identification of Persons with Significant Control. Where statutory registers are maintained, these are held electronically using governance software designed for compliance tracking. The structure is intended to provide clarity around responsibilities and filing deadlines.
Key Highlights:
Company incorporation and LLP registration
Electronic maintenance of statutory registers
Share capital restructuring support
PSC register assistance
Registered office and mail forwarding options
Services:
Preparation and filing of confirmation statements
Drafting of board and shareholder minutes
Company name changes
Dissolution and restoration
Audit of company records
Storage of statutory documents
Contact Information:
Website: www.brownejacobson.com
Twitter: x.com/brownejacobson
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/brownej
Instagram: www.instagram.com/brownejacobson
Phone: +44 (0)370 270 6000
Elemental CoSec
Elemental CoSec provides UK company secretarial services on either a project basis or through full outsourcing arrangements. The work includes incorporation, annual compliance and governance support for companies at different stages of development. Services are delivered by chartered secretaries and governance professionals.
Support extends beyond routine filings to meeting management, AGM preparation and post-listing compliance. The firm also offers interim cover where in-house resource is unavailable. Statutory registers are maintained as part of ongoing compliance, alongside preparation of meeting notices, minutes and share documentation.
Address: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX
Phone: +44 203 286 6229
Moore Kingston Smith
Moore Kingston Smith provides company secretarial services as part of its accounting and outsourcing offering across the UK. The focus is on maintaining statutory records, supporting directors with governance responsibilities and ensuring Companies Act requirements are properly managed throughout the year. Work includes oversight of key company events and ongoing administration of corporate documentation.
Support covers both formation of new entities and ongoing compliance for established companies. Services extend to maintenance of statutory registers, share transactions, confirmation statements and officer changes. The approach is structured and process-driven, with attention given to accurate record keeping and timely filing of required documentation.
S&W delivers outsourced company secretarial services to UK companies and LLPs, ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger group structures. The service is designed to manage statutory obligations and reduce the internal administrative load associated with compliance. Routine filings and corporate documentation form a core part of the work.
In addition to day-to-day compliance, support includes corporate restructures and formation services for different entity types. Where governance requirements become more complex, the team assists with board processes and regulatory updates. Secretarial work is positioned as part of a wider business outsourcing framework.
Key Highlights:
Outsourced company secretarial support
Compliance and regulatory filing management
Corporate restructure assistance
Formation of companies and LLPs
Services:
Preparation and filing of statutory forms
Company incorporation
Share capital changes
Governance documentation support
Ongoing compliance administration
Contact Information:
Website: www.swgroup.com
Twitter: x.com/S_W_Group
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/swgroupuk
Address: 45 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7BG
Phone: +44(0)204 617 55 00
BKL
BKL provides company secretarial services alongside accounts outsourcing and advisory work. The service focuses on governance, statutory compliance and support for growing businesses that require structured administrative oversight. Assistance includes maintaining registers and managing formal company filings.
The team also supports board and committee processes, including meeting preparation and minute taking. Registered office facilities and handling of official correspondence can be arranged where required. Attention is given to Companies House requirements, including identity verification processes and officer updates.
Address: First floor, 5 Fleet Place, London EC4M 7RD
Phone: +44 (0)20 7832 0444
Menzies LLP
Menzies LLP provides company secretarial services as part of its outsourced business support framework. The work focuses on maintaining statutory records, managing Companies House filings and supporting directors with governance responsibilities. Services are designed to ensure administrative obligations are handled consistently and in line with the Companies Act.
Alongside routine compliance, support includes share capital changes, restructures and officer updates. Registered office facilities and corporate company secretary appointments can also be arranged where required. The service operates alongside accounting and advisory teams, allowing corporate administration to remain aligned with wider financial and structural considerations.
MK & CO Services Ltd provides company secretarial support to businesses requiring structured compliance and governance oversight. The service centres on maintaining statutory registers, managing filings and ensuring corporate records remain accurate and current. Work is positioned around helping companies meet ongoing legal obligations without internal administrative strain.
Support also extends to company formation, board documentation and corporate changes. The team handles director and shareholder updates, prepares resolutions and liaises with Companies House and HMRC where required. The emphasis remains on keeping records properly maintained and deadlines met in a straightforward and orderly manner.
Secretarial Outsourcing operates as a specialist provider of company secretarial compliance services for UK companies and accountancy practices. The service focuses on managing statutory filings, updating registers and handling routine corporate events through dedicated systems. Administrative work is structured to ensure Companies House obligations are addressed promptly.
The support includes share transactions, dividend documentation and officer changes, alongside confirmation statement and dormant account filings. A proprietary software platform is used to manage company events and maintain statutory records electronically. The role is primarily operational, centred on keeping corporate documentation aligned with statutory requirements.
Address: B1 Vantage Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, BS16 1GW
Phone: 0117 910 4741
London Registrars
London Registrars provides outsourced company secretarial services to a range of UK entities, including listed companies, PLCs, charities, academies and private limited companies. The service can be delivered on an ongoing basis, for interim cover, or for specific projects where additional governance support is required. Work focuses on ensuring statutory and administrative responsibilities are properly maintained.
Support extends across different company types, including private companies, LLPs and public limited companies. Services include governance audits, new articles of association, restorations and status changes. Meeting management and name changes are also handled where required. The emphasis remains on structured compliance and accurate documentation rather than general advisory work.
Key Highlights:
Acting company secretary on a long-term or interim basis
Address: Suite A, 6 Honduras Street,, London, EC1Y 0TH
Phone: 020 7608 0011
Birketts LLP
Birketts LLP delivers company secretarial services within its corporate and mergers practice. The work includes incorporation, compliance filings and maintenance of statutory registers for UK companies and overseas groups with UK branches. Registered office facilities can also be provided where required.
Ongoing support covers confirmation statements, director and PSC updates, board minutes and resolutions. Companies can appoint Birketts Secretaries Limited as company secretary on an annual retainer basis, with custody of statutory books included. More complex matters such as share allotments, buy backs and bespoke articles of association are handled in coordination with the wider corporate legal team.
MSP Company Secretarial provides governance and company secretarial support to publicly listed companies, private groups and organisations in other sectors such as charities. The service is structured around corporate governance, board support and statutory compliance across different stages of business development.
Support may be provided for specific projects or on a longer-term outsourced basis. The team works with both public market companies and private entities, assisting with board processes, regulatory requirements and corporate record maintenance. The focus is on practical governance oversight and maintaining clear documentation within a structured compliance framework.
Key Highlights:
Support for listed and private companies
Corporate governance advisory
Project-based and long-term outsourcing options
Board and executive guidance
Services:
Company secretarial support for PLCs
Private company governance assistance
Compliance and statutory record maintenance
Board meeting preparation and documentation
Governance advisory for charities and partnerships
Hawksford provides company secretarial support as part of its wider corporate services offering. They act as company secretary for a range of entities, from single purpose vehicles to larger international structures. The work centres on maintaining proper governance processes and keeping statutory records in order across different jurisdictions.
Their teams handle routine filings, officer changes and the upkeep of registers, along with practical support for board and shareholder meetings. The role is positioned as ongoing governance oversight rather than occasional administration. Support is delivered through their international offices, reflecting the cross border nature of many of the entities they work with.
Key Highlights:
Acting as company secretary for varied entity types
Address: Arthur House, 41 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB, Northern Ireland
Phone: +44 207 421 7733
UHY Hacker Young
UHY Hacker Young offers outsourced company secretarial services focused on Companies Act compliance. They support directors by managing statutory obligations that would otherwise sit internally, particularly where maintaining registers and meeting filing deadlines becomes time consuming.
The service covers core compliance tasks such as maintaining statutory records and submitting required returns to Companies House. They also provide registered office facilities and assist with company formation. The approach is practical and compliance driven, with attention given to reducing the risk of missed filings or regulatory issues.
Choosing a company secretarial provider in the UK is rarely just about outsourcing paperwork. For some organisations, the priority is core compliance - keeping statutory registers updated, filings submitted on time and board documentation properly recorded. For others, especially groups with more complex structures, the requirement extends to broader governance support.
In practice, organisations tend to look at a few consistent factors. They assess how well a provider understands Companies Act obligations, how the service is delivered - whether on retainer or project basis - and how clearly responsibilities are defined. Access to experienced professionals, clarity of communication and a steady approach to compliance usually matter more than broad marketing claims.
This guide has outlined a selection of company secretarial services companies operating in the UK and the types of support they provide. It is not intended as a ranking, but as a reference point. The aim is to give context around how these firms position their services and where they typically fit within a company’s governance framework.
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Written by the Acumon team
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