Company Secretarial and Company Formation Services – Why They Matter for Your Business

Starting and maintaining a limited company in the UK involves more than just a great idea and a business plan. It also requires careful attention to legal and regulatory compliance. That’s where company secretarial services and company formation support come in.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or managing an existing company, these services ensure your business is properly registered, compliant with Companies House and HMRC, and operating within the legal framework set out by the Companies Act 2006.

At HPL Accountancy, we provide comprehensive company formation and secretarial services designed to take the stress out of incorporation and corporate compliance.

What Is Company Formation?

Company formation is the process of legally registering a business as a limited company with Companies House, the UK’s registrar of companies. This transforms your business into a distinct legal entity, offering limited liability and enhanced credibility.

When you register a limited company, you must provide:

• A unique company name
• A registered office address (must be in the UK)
• Details of directors and shareholders
• A statement of capital and shareholdings
• The company’s articles of association
• SIC code to define your business activity

Once accepted, your company is issued a Certificate of Incorporation, confirming its legal existence.

Our Company Formation Services Include:

At Hpl accountancy, we streamline the company formation process by handling everything for you. Our services include:

Company name availability check
Preparation and submission of all incorporation documents
Provision of model articles of association
Appointment of directors and shareholders
Assistance in setting up business bank accounts
Registration for Corporation Tax and PAYE (if needed)
VAT registration (where applicable)

Whether you’re forming a single-director business or a more complex shareholding structure, we ensure your company is registered correctly from day one.

What Are Company Secretarial Services?

Once your company is formed, there are ongoing legal obligations to fulfil. This is where company secretarial services become essential. Despite the name, they have little to do with admin support and everything to do with legal compliance and statutory responsibilities.

A company secretary (or your appointed advisor) ensures that the business meets all its filing and record-keeping requirements under UK company law.

Our Company Secretarial Services Include:

Annual Confirmation Statements – Filing your company’s confirmation statement (previously the annual return) to Companies House on time.
Statutory Register Maintenance – Keeping your records of directors, shareholders, PSCs (Persons with Significant Control), and share transactions up to date.
Registered Office Service – Use our address as your official company address to protect your privacy and maintain a professional image.
Filing of Resolutions and Changes – Handling changes to directors, share structures, company name, or registered office.
Board Minutes and Resolutions – Drafting formal documentation for key business decisions and maintaining proper company records.
Dormant Company Filing – If your company is inactive, we’ll ensure it remains compliant with Companies House without incurring penalties.

Why Company Secretarial Support Matters

Many business owners underestimate the importance of company secretarial duties – until something goes wrong. Failing to file statutory documents on time or maintain accurate records can result in:

• Fines and penalties
• The company being struck off the register
• Directors being held personally liable for non-compliance
• Difficulties with lenders, investors, or auditors

Our services ensure that these tasks are managed accurately, promptly, and in full accordance with the law – so you can focus on running your business, not chasing paperwork.

Who Needs These Services?

Company secretarial and formation services are ideal for:

• New business owners forming a limited company for the first time
• Overseas investors looking to establish a UK company
• Growing companies that need support with governance and compliance
• Business consultants and contractors requiring registered office services
• Directors of dormant companies needing to meet annual requirements without trading activity

Regardless of your company’s size or stage, professional secretarial services ensure peace of mind and legal protection.

Why Choose HPL Accountancy?

At HPL Accountancy, we combine legal compliance with practical business support. Unlike many low-cost formation agents, we offer a comprehensive service that goes beyond ticking boxes.

Expert guidance tailored to your business structure
 Fast, accurate, and stress-free company formation
 Ongoing secretarial and compliance support
 Registered office address in the UK
 Clear communication and transparent pricing

We’re here not just to help you start your business – but to help you run it properly.

Conclusion

Setting up and managing a limited company comes with a wide range of responsibilities – but you don’t have to handle them alone. With professional company formation and company secretarial services, you can ensure that your business is properly structured, compliant, and built for long-term success.

At HPL Accountancy, we offer trusted, end-to-end support for entrepreneurs, directors, and investors across the UK.

Ready to form a company or need help managing an existing one?