Expanding into the United Kingdom offers foreign businesses a wealth of opportunities—but it also introduces a complex legal and regulatory environment. One of the most critical roles in ensuring corporate governance and compliance is that of the company secretary. For overseas firms establishing a UK presence, outsourcing company secretary services provides expert support in meeting statutory obligations and avoiding legal pitfalls.
At Fraser Bond, we coordinate UK company secretary services tailored to foreign businesses. Our clients benefit from seamless support with incorporation, compliance filings, record maintenance, and governance—all essential for a compliant and successful UK operation.
A company secretary ensures a company meets its legal obligations under UK corporate law, including filings with Companies House, maintaining statutory records, and supporting board-level governance.
While a company secretary is not legally required for private limited companies in the UK, many foreign-owned businesses choose to appoint one to ensure:
Full compliance with UK regulations
Efficient communication with regulatory bodies
Organised governance and internal controls
Ongoing support for complex cross-border structures
For non-UK directors unfamiliar with local laws, a professional company secretary can prevent serious compliance errors.
Drafting and filing incorporation documents
Preparing Articles of Association
Appointing directors, shareholders, and registered office address
Obtaining company authentication codes and UTR numbers
Filing the annual confirmation statement
Maintaining and updating statutory registers (directors, shareholders, PSC)
Coordinating Companies House filings (e.g., changes in directorship, share structure, registered address)
Preparing board resolutions and meeting minutes
Advising on board structures and shareholder rights
Supporting Annual General Meetings (AGMs) or board meetings
Ensuring adherence to Companies Act 2006 and corporate best practices
Providing a credible UK business address
Receiving and forwarding official correspondence from HMRC and Companies House
Keeping your business compliant without a physical UK office
Tracking compliance deadlines
Avoiding penalties from late filings or incorrect submissions
Coordinating with accountants, lawyers, and directors
Foreign-owned companies face additional challenges such as:
Time zone differences
Language barriers
Limited understanding of UK corporate law
Difficulty accessing reliable in-house UK staff
Outsourcing to Fraser Bond and our professional partners ensures:
Cost-effective, expert-level compliance
Local representation and trusted coordination
Time savings and peace of mind for overseas management teams
Fraser Bond acts as a central coordination hub for international businesses establishing in the UK. We offer:
Company formation services with expert legal input
Real estate sourcing for office, retail, or investment needs
Introduction to regulated accountants, solicitors, and tax advisors
Company secretary service management via trusted partners
Ongoing compliance, governance, and reporting support
Whether you're forming a UK subsidiary, launching a representative office, or investing in property through a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Fraser Bond ensures your governance obligations are met from day one.
For foreign businesses operating in the UK, a company secretary is more than a compliance officer—they are a key governance partner. With Fraser Bond’s UK company secretary services, international firms benefit from expert coordination, timely filings, and a strong foundation for future growth. We help you stay compliant, credible, and confident in one of the world’s most regulated business environments.
