COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES
Company Secretarial Services That Keep Your Business Compliant
Missed statutory obligations, outdated company records and poor corporate housekeeping create unnecessary compliance risk and can slow down important business decisions. We keep businesses compliant with South African CIPC requirements, so your statutory records stay accurate, current and ready to support growth.
Company secretarial compliance is often overlooked until deadlines are missed or corporate changes become urgent. From annual returns and beneficial ownership filings to director changes and company registrations, we provide practical support that keeps your business compliant while reducing administrative burden.
Strong governance starts with accurate company records
As businesses grow, corporate administration becomes increasingly complex. Changes to directors, shareholders, registered addresses and company structures all require formal documentation and statutory updates. Missing these obligations can result in penalties, deregistration risks and unnecessary administrative challenges.
Our Company Secretarial Services help businesses maintain accurate statutory records while ensuring ongoing compliance with the Companies Act and CIPC requirements.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Complete company secretarial support
Company Registrations
Register private companies and assist with the complete incorporation process, including CIPC documentation.
CIPC Annual Returns
Prepare and submit annual returns to ensure companies remain compliant and avoid unnecessary penalties.
Beneficial Ownership
Prepare and submit beneficial ownership information in accordance with current CIPC requirements.
Director & Shareholder Changes
Process director appointments, resignations, shareholder updates and changes to company information.
Company Changes & Amendments
Assist with name reservations, registered address changes and amendments to company records.
Corporate Governance Support
Maintain statutory records and provide guidance to help businesses meet ongoing corporate compliance obligations.
OUR APPROACH
Compliance that supports business growth
Company secretarial services should not be viewed as paperwork — they are part of building a well-governed business.
We integrate company secretarial compliance with your accounting, tax and financial management processes. This ensures that corporate records remain consistent across CIPC, SARS, financial statements and shareholder documentation, reducing risk and simplifying future transactions.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM™
Compliance creates confidence
Company Secretarial Services form part of the Compliance stage of the Financial Control System™. Accurate statutory records provide confidence that your business meets its legal obligations while creating a stable platform for financial management and future growth.
When governance, accounting and tax work together, business owners spend less time managing administration and more time focusing on strategic decisions.
Who our company secretarial services are for
Our services support businesses throughout every stage of their corporate lifecycle.
- New business registrations
- Growing owner-managed businesses
- Holding companies
- Family businesses
- Professional practices
- Businesses requiring ongoing CIPC compliance
Company Secretarial Services integrate naturally with Accounting & Bookkeeping, Tax Services, Trust Administration and Business Advisory.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Company Secretarial Services — your questions answered
Can you register a new company?
Yes. We manage the entire company registration process through CIPC, including incorporation documentation and initial compliance requirements.
Do you submit CIPC annual returns?
Yes. We prepare and submit annual returns while monitoring deadlines to help businesses remain compliant.
Can you update directors and shareholders?
Absolutely. We assist with appointments, resignations, shareholding changes and updates to statutory records.
Do you assist with beneficial ownership filings?
Yes. We prepare and submit beneficial ownership information in accordance with current CIPC regulations.
Can you help if my company has fallen behind?
Yes. We assess the current compliance position, address outstanding filings and help restore good standing where possible.
Do company secretarial services include tax or accounting?
These are separate services, but because we provide integrated financial management, company secretarial work fits seamlessly alongside accounting, tax and advisory support.
“Jacques and the Fractional FM team have been crucial in my business’s operations — offering valuable advice on financial structures, accounting, trusts, and setting up new businesses. I trust and value their opinion on financial concerns in all my businesses and structures.”
Keep your business compliant with confidence.
Book a free Strategy Session and discover how integrated company secretarial services can simplify compliance and strengthen your business foundation.
Your first strategy session is free — no cost, no obligation.
Everything you share with us stays strictly confidential.