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Corporate services
Running a company and keeping it in good standing: the office, the officers, the filings and the renewals.
- Registered office and agent
- Directors, secretary and filings
- Annual renewal and good standing
What it is and who it's for
Once a company exists, it has recurring obligations: a registered office, officers, records, filings and renewals. Corporate services cover them.
They are for companies we formed and for companies formed elsewhere that need support.
Services
One-off
- Apostilled documentsCertified and apostilled copies of corporate documents for use abroad.Details
- Economic substanceReviewing whether the company meets the substance rules that apply to it.Details
Apostilled documents
Certified and apostilled copies of corporate documents for use abroad.
What it covers
Obtaining certified copies of the company's documents and having them apostilled or legalised for the country where they will be used.
What we need from you
- The documents needed
- The country where they will be used
Economic substance
Reviewing whether the company meets the substance rules that apply to it.
What it covers
Reviewing the company's activities against the economic substance rules of its jurisdiction, and what is needed to meet them.
What we need from you
- A description of the company's activities
- Where its management and staff are based
Ongoing
- Registered office and agentA registered address and agent for the company.Details
- Company secretaryKeeping the company's registers, minutes and records.Details
- Directors and nomineesDirector and nominee arrangements where they suit the structure.Details
- Local directorA director resident in the jurisdiction, where one is needed.Details
- Accounting and filingsBookkeeping, accounts and the returns the company has to file.Details
- Annual renewalRenewing the registration so the company stays in good standing.Details
Registered office and agent
A registered address and agent for the company.
What it covers
Providing the registered address and the registered agent the jurisdiction requires, and forwarding official correspondence.
What we need from you
- Company details and documents
- Due diligence on the owners
Company secretary
Keeping the company's registers, minutes and records.
What it covers
Maintaining the statutory registers, preparing minutes and resolutions, and keeping the corporate records up to date.
What we need from you
- Company documents
- Notice of changes to officers or shareholders
Directors and nominees
Director and nominee arrangements where they suit the structure.
What it covers
Arranging directors or nominee shareholders where the structure and the jurisdiction allow it, with the agreements that govern them.
What we need from you
- The purpose of the arrangement
- Due diligence on the owners
Local director
A director resident in the jurisdiction, where one is needed.
What it covers
Arranging a resident director where the jurisdiction, a bank or the substance rules call for one.
What we need from you
- The reason a local director is needed
- Company details and documents
Accounting and filings
Bookkeeping, accounts and the returns the company has to file.
What it covers
Keeping the books, preparing the accounts and filing the returns the jurisdiction requires.
What we need from you
- Bank statements and invoices
- Access to the company's records
Annual renewal
Renewing the registration so the company stays in good standing.
What it covers
Paying the government and registry fees and filing what is due for the company to stay in good standing.
What we need from you
- Confirmation that company details are unchanged
How it works
- 1ConsultationWe talk through what you need, where you operate and what you already have in place.
- 2PlanYou receive a plan that sets out the steps, the documents and the parties involved, so you can decide how to proceed.
- 3Set-upWe prepare the applications and documents with you and coordinate with the providers involved.
- 4Ongoing supportAfter set-up, we stay available for renewals, changes and questions.
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question?
Talk to usHow long does it take?
It depends on the jurisdiction, the provider and the documents involved. We give you an estimate for corporate services after the consultation.
What does it cost?
Costs depend on the jurisdiction and on the services you choose. We set them out for corporate services after the consultation, before any work starts.
Do I need to travel?
Some steps can be completed remotely and others need you in person. We tell you which applies to your case before you start.
Can you take over a company formed elsewhere?
Yes. We review the company's current position first, then take over the services you need.
What comes next
Each service leads to the next: the structure, then the accounts, then the payments and the licence.
Keep your company in good standing
Talk to us- IncorporationForming a company or foundation, and keeping it in good standing.Talk to us
- BankingBusiness and personal accounts, and accepting payments.Talk to us
- LicensingFinancial licences for regulated activities.Talk to us
- InvestmentsOpening investment accounts for a company or for yourself.Talk to us