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Overview
Comprehensive Company Secretary Services
Navigating corporate compliance in India requires expertise, precision, and a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks. Our professional company secretary services are designed to help Indian businesses stay compliant with the latest laws and regulations while fostering smooth corporate governance. With our comprehensive solutions, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the complexities of compliance.
From board meetings and statutory registers through ROC/MCA filings and event-driven changes, you get one desk that keeps governance clean, deadlines visible and filings on record — so directors can lead the business, not chase compliance paperwork.
In plain language
What Does a Company Secretary Actually Do?
A Company Secretary keeps your company legally in order — organising board meetings, filing statutory returns with the RoC/MCA, maintaining registers, and guiding the board on governance. Think of it as the person who makes sure the company follows the rules, keeps its records clean, and never misses an important filing.
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Runs board & shareholder meetings
Organises board meetings, prepares agendas, records minutes, and ensures meetings meet the legal requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.
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Handles ROC / MCA filings
Files annual returns, financial statements, and statutory forms with the Registrar of Companies so your company stays compliant and penalty-free.
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Maintains statutory registers
Keeps registers, records, and resolutions accurate and up to date — the paperwork that proves your company is properly governed.
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Advises on governance
Guides directors on corporate governance best practices, improving transparency, accountability, and the company's reputation.
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Supports changes & approvals
Assists with director changes, capital changes, MOA/AOA amendments, and coordinating approvals with MCA, SEBI, RBI, and other authorities.
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Keeps you audit-ready
Conducts compliance reviews and secretarial audits, and supports due diligence during funding, mergers, or acquisitions.
Secretarial & Compliance
Key Services We Offer
From incorporation to ongoing compliance, our services cover every part of your corporate governance and secretarial lifecycle.
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Company Incorporation Services
We help you choose the right business structure—Private Limited, LLP, OPC, or others and prepare and file incorporation documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and obtain DINs and DSCs to ensure a smooth and compliant registration process.
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Corporate Compliance Management
We manage timely filing of annual returns and financial statements, maintain statutory registers and records, support board and shareholder meetings with drafted agendas and minutes, and monitor ongoing compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable regulations.
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Secretarial Audit and Due Diligence
We conduct comprehensive compliance reviews, prepare detailed audit reports with practical recommendations, and provide legal and financial due diligence support during mergers, acquisitions, and investment transactions.
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Expert Advisory Services
We provide guidance on corporate governance best practices, assist with amendments to the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and support changes in directors, registered office, or shareholding structure.
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Handling Regulatory Approvals
We coordinate with MCA, SEBI, RBI, and other authorities, secure approvals for mergers and restructuring, and ensure FEMA compliance for foreign investments.
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Manage Shareholder Services
We manage share transfers, issue share certificates and dividend payouts, and provide guidance on ESOP schemes and share capital restructuring.
Governance · Board advisory
Board and Shareholder Governance Support
Meetings are not a paperwork afterthought. Targo Secretary supports the board and shareholders with planned notices, clean resolutions, accurate minutes and follow-through — the governance work that keeps a company decision-ready.
Beyond form-filing
A Company Secretary is a compliance officer, governance adviser and adviser to the board
That is how the profession is framed by ICSI — not merely someone who uploads MCA forms. Targo Secretary is built around that fuller role: procedural guidance for directors, disciplined meeting practice, and records the board can rely on.
Board
Board meeting support
From planning the calendar to recording what the board decided.
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Board meeting planning Meeting dates, quorum needs and sequencing planned against your company’s calendar — not last-week improvisation.
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Agenda and notice preparation Notices and agendas prepared so directors know the business of the meeting before they walk in.
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Resolution drafting Resolutions drafted in clear, compliant language so decisions are recorded the way the Act expects.
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Minutes and attendance records Minutes and attendance captured as durable company records — not informal notes that vanish after the call.
Shareholders
Shareholder & follow-through
AGM/EGM support and the actions that must happen after decisions.
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Shareholder meeting support Support for shareholder meetings — notices, agenda flow and records aligned to your company’s requirements.
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Action-item follow-up Decisions that require filings, registers or further board steps tracked so they do not die in the minutes file.
Guidance to directors on procedural responsibilities
Directors get clear guidance on what the process requires of them — notices, quorum, disclosures and follow-up — so the board is advised on procedure, not left guessing while a filing deadline approaches.
Event-based · Corporate changes
Support When Your Company Changes
Growth, fundraising, new directors and restructuring are not “extra admin.” They are high-value events that need board process, MCA filings and clean records — coordinated while the business keeps moving.
When the company changes, the secretarial file must change with it
Director appointments, share movements, capital and constitution updates all trigger notices, resolutions, registers and ROC filings. Targo Secretary handles that event work as part of an organised engagement — not as a last-minute scramble after the deal is already closed.
High-value events
People, capital, constitution and regulated transactions — supported with process, filings and records that stand up to diligence.
People & capital
Directors, shares and fundraising
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Adding or removing directors Board process, DIR filings and register updates when leadership changes.
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Share issue and transfer Support for allotments and transfers with the resolutions, forms and records those events require.
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Capital changes Authorised / paid-up capital changes coordinated with board approvals and MCA filings.
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ESOP support Secretarial support for ESOP-related approvals, records and filings as your pool and grants evolve.
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Fundraising and due-diligence preparation Company records, registers and filings organised so diligence requests do not become a fire drill.
Constitution
Office, MOA and AOA
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Registered-office changes Board process and ROC filings when the registered office moves within or across jurisdictions.
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MOA and AOA amendments Amendments to the Memorandum and Articles prepared and filed with the required shareholder / board steps.
Complex & regulated
Restructuring and coordination
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Related-party matters Support for related-party approvals, disclosures and records so procedural requirements are not missed mid-transaction.
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Business conversion or restructuring Secretarial coordination when the entity converts, restructures or undergoes major corporate reorganisation.
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FEMA/RBI coordination where applicable Coordination support for foreign-investment and FEMA/RBI-linked steps when your transaction brings them into scope.
Organisation · Continuity
Who Is Responsible for Your Company
Targo Secretary is delivered by an organisation — not a lone practitioner. Named roles cover filings, review, client follow-up and escalation, so ROC deadlines do not stall when one person is on leave or unavailable.
Not one unavailable individual
Your secretarial work stays with the organisation
A single company secretary can help until they are offline. Targo Secretary runs with an assigned CS, operations support, internal review, client-success and escalation ownership — so board work, MCA filings and statutory calendars keep moving.
Continuity is the product
Context, calendars and open actions sit with the desk — not trapped in one person’s WhatsApp. When coverage changes, documented handover keeps your company compliant without starting from scratch.
- Named CS ownership
- Ops backup
- Quality review
- Clear escalation
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Role 01 Assigned company secretary Professional ownership of your secretarial engagement — governance advice, statutory judgment and sign-off where a CS is required.
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Role 02 Secretarial operations executive Day-to-day execution: document collection, form prep, MCA portal work and meeting logistics kept on the calendar.
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Role 03 Internal reviewer A second check on filings, minutes and registers before they leave the desk — so errors are caught inside the process.
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Role 04 Client-success contact Your relationship owner for status updates, document chases and open actions — so you always know who to reach.
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Role 05 Escalation owner A clear path when something is blocked, urgent or notice-driven — beyond a single unavailable practitioner.
Differentiator
Our Communication and Follow-up Commitment
Most secretarial gaps are not knowledge gaps — they are silence. We run a clear communication loop so deadlines, documents, filing status and open actions reach you before an MCA due date becomes a last-day scramble.
The promise
No last-day filing surprises
Reminders, missing-document chases and filing updates are pushed early in the cycle — so you are not discovering a blocker the night a form is due on the MCA portal.
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Named point of contact
One accountable person you can reach — not a rotating inbox where ownership disappears between replies.
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Defined response time
Clear expectations on when queries and document checks come back — so follow-ups are planned, not hoped for.
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Proactive deadline reminders
ROC, AGM and other applicable dates flagged ahead of time — visible on your calendar, not buried in a WhatsApp thread.
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Missing-document follow-ups
We chase notices, signed resolutions and inputs still outstanding — so gaps do not stall the next filing.
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Filing-status communication
What is in progress, what is filed, and what acknowledgement you have — shared without you having to chase the desk.
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Escalation channel
When something is blocked or urgent, there is a clear path beyond a single unavailable person — so work does not stall in silence.
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No last-day filing surprises
Cut-offs and open actions are visible early — so MCA due dates are not discovered the night before the portal closes.
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Written record of decisions and pending actions
Decisions and open items summarised in writing — so nothing important lives only in a chat that disappears.
How this feels in practice: you always know who owns the next step, what document is still needed, and when the next ROC window closes — without waiting until the last filing day to find out.
Deliverables
What You Actually Receive
Targo Secretary is not only “we’ll handle ROC.” You get tangible company records, filings and status — so governance work is visible, organised and ready when directors, auditors or investors ask.
Outputs you can keep: calendars, meeting packs, registers, MCA acknowledgements and status updates sit with your company file — not lost in a practitioner’s personal inbox.
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01Company-specific compliance calendar ROC, AGM and other applicable secretarial dates mapped for your entity — planned ahead, not discovered late.
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02Board and shareholder meeting notices Notices prepared and circulated for board and shareholder meetings in line with your company’s timeline.
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03Agendas, resolutions and minutes Meeting packs drafted and recorded — agendas, resolutions and minutes that stand as proper company records.
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04Updated statutory registers Registers kept current as directors, shareholding and other statutory particulars change through the year.
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05ROC/MCA filing acknowledgements What was filed, when, and under which acknowledgement — shared so you are not guessing after the portal closes.
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06Director and shareholder records Director and shareholder particulars maintained as part of the company file for governance and filings.
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07Pending-action and document list Open items and documents still needed from you — summarised so nothing silent stalls the next filing.
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08Periodic secretarial status update Short updates on filings, meetings and open compliance items — so founders see progress without chasing it.
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09Organised digital company records Notices, minutes, registers and acknowledgements kept in an organised digital company file — ready when asked.
Onboarding
Your First 30 Days With Targo Secretary
The first month is a structured secretarial handover — master data, prior filings, registers and open notices — so ongoing ROC work starts from a verified company baseline, not assumptions.
- Days 1–10 Access, master data and prior filings
- Days 11–20 Registers, records and pending gaps
- Days 21–30 Calendar locked and scope confirmed
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Days 1–7 MCA master-data review
Company master data on the MCA portal reviewed against your records — CIN, directors, registered office and capital particulars checked for mismatches.
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Days 3–12 Previous filing review
Recent ROC/MCA filings and acknowledgements reviewed so the desk knows what was filed, what is overdue and where the next cycle should pick up.
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Days 8–16 Statutory-register verification
Statutory registers checked for completeness and currency — so directors, members and other particulars are not left on outdated paper or files.
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Days 10–18 Board and shareholder record review
Past notices, minutes and resolutions reviewed to establish the governance trail auditors and directors expect to see.
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Days 12–22 Pending notice and filing identification
Open notices, pending forms and unfinished actions listed with owners and dates — so nothing silent sits in an old email thread.
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Days 18–28 Compliance calendar setup
AGM, annual filings and other applicable secretarial dates mapped into a shared company calendar for the year ahead.
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Days 1–10 Access and document handover
MCA access, DSC/DSC workflows where relevant, and core company documents collected into the organised digital file.
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Days 22–30 Scope and responsibility confirmation
Included workstreams, cut-offs, customer documents and escalation contacts confirmed in writing before the recurring cadence begins.
By day 30: master data and registers are verified, pending filings are visible, the compliance calendar is live, and roles are confirmed — ready for ongoing Targo Secretary support.
Commercial clarity
Retainer Scope, Exclusions and Pricing Logic
Before you subscribe, you should know what sits in the monthly retainer, what is billed as event work, what government fees stay separate, and how company size or transaction complexity changes the commercial conversation — written down, not implied.
Transparent structures — retainer, event and certification work
Competitors already explain retainers, per-filing fees and ad-hoc work. Targo Secretary is at least as clear: routine compliance runs on a retainer; director changes, capital events and similar work are scoped as event-based; certifications reserved for authorised professionals and all government fees sit outside the professional fee.
No vague “everything included”
Scope, exclusions and pricing drivers are confirmed in your engagement note before work starts — so commercials match the real company, not a generic brochure.
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Retainer
What routine work is included
Calendar-driven secretarial work for your entity — compliance tracking, meeting support in the agreed cycle, register upkeep, filing status updates and the communication loop for ordinary ROC obligations.
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Event-based
What is event-based
Director appointments/removals, share issue or transfer, capital changes, registered-office moves, MOA/AOA amendments, ESOP steps, fundraising diligence prep and similar one-off corporate events — scoped and priced when they arise.
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Certification & fees
Separate certification & government costs
Work that law reserves for a CS certification, audit attestation or other authorised professional is engaged accordingly. MCA/ROC filing fees and other government charges are never absorbed into the professional retainer.
Outside the retainer fee
Costs and workstreams that stay separate from the monthly professional fee.
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What requires separate professional certification Certifications, attestations and filings that only an authorised CS or other professional may sign — scoped as distinct professional work, not implied inside a general retainer.
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Government fees and additional filing fees Portal fees, ROC/MCA charges and any late fees or penalties remain the company’s statutory payments — separate from Targo’s professional fee.
Your side of the engagement
What we need from you — and what changes when inputs arrive late.
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Customer document responsibilities Signed resolutions, notices responses, DSC/OTP access, share and director particulars, and any notice papers — shared on the agreed channel before the cut-off for that filing.
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Effect of delayed information Late inputs can push work to the next safe window, limit same-day filings, or leave statutory late fees with the company. Cut-offs exist so the desk can review and file without a last-night scramble.
How pricing changes with company size and transaction complexity
The retainer and event fees are not one flat number for every company. Commercials are shaped by how complex the secretarial file actually is — then written into the engagement after discovery.
- Company type & capital structure
- Number of directors / shareholders
- Meeting and filing volume
- Pending backlog vs clean file
- Event frequency (allotments, transfers)
- Fundraising / diligence intensity
- Cross-border / FEMA coordination
- Multi-entity or group structures
Before we start: you receive a written note of included retainer workstreams, event-based exclusions, government-fee treatment, document cut-offs and the pricing logic for your company’s size and complexity — so commercials are transparent before the first filing cycle.
Important clarification
Outsourced Support vs Statutory Appointment
Engaging Targo Secretary for outsourced secretarial support is not automatically the same as appointing a whole-time Company Secretary under the Companies Act, 2013. Some companies have statutory appointment requirements that outsourcing alone does not satisfy.
Do not assume one replaces the other
Outsourced secretarial support is not a blanket substitute for every statutory CS appointment
Where the law requires a company to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary (for example under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the applicable Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules), that appointment is a distinct statutory step. An outsourced retainer helps with secretarial work — it does not, by itself, mean every mandatory appointment requirement is met.
What an outsourced engagement typically is
Professional secretarial support for filings, meetings, registers, calendars and related compliance work under a defined engagement — useful for many companies that need organised ROC and governance support.
- Retainer and event-based secretarial work as scoped
- Organisation-backed continuity and communication
- Does not automatically equal a whole-time CS appointment on the company’s rolls
When a whole-time CS may be required
Certain classes of companies must appoint a whole-time Company Secretary under the Companies Act and the applicable rules — for example prescribed public companies, and private companies once they cross the prescribed paid-up capital threshold for a whole-time CS.
- Appointment is a statutory / board process under the applicable provisions
- Thresholds and company class determine whether it applies
- Outsourcing support cannot be assumed to satisfy that appointment duty
Targo assesses applicability and recommends the correct engagement structure
During onboarding we review your company class, capital position and related facts, then recommend whether outsourced secretarial support alone is appropriate, whether a statutory whole-time CS appointment appears required, or whether a combined structure should be discussed. We do not make a blanket claim that outsourcing satisfies every statutory appointment requirement.
This section is a general clarification for engagement design. Statutory appointment obligations depend on the company’s facts and the law as applicable at the time. Where a formal legal opinion or board decision is needed, that remains with the company and its advisers.
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How we work
Our Process to Help Your Business
A simple, structured path — from understanding your needs to keeping you compliant all year round.
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Initial Consultation
Understand your business needs and identify compliance requirements.
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Documentation
Gather necessary documents and prepare filings as per regulatory norms.
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Execution
File and manage compliance tasks with precision and accuracy.
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Ongoing Support
Provide regular updates on compliance deadlines and handle ad hoc queries.
What's Included
Services Covered Under Targo Secretary
A complete scope of secretarial and compliance work — so your company changes, filings, and conversions are handled correctly and on time.
Services Covered
Changes in Pvt Ltd Company
- Add a Director
- Remove a Director
- Increase Authorized Capital
- Strike off Company
Services Covered
Changes in LLP
- Add Designated Partner
- Modify LLP Agreement
- Close the LLP
Services Covered
Business Conversions
- Proprietorship to Pvt Ltd
- Partnership to LLP
- OPC to Pvt Ltd
Services Covered
Mandatory Annual Filings
- Annual Compliance
- LLP Filings
- Secretarial Audit
Why secretarial support
Why Do You Need Company Secretary Support?
Every company in India carries an ongoing set of legal responsibilities — board meetings, statutory registers, annual returns, and RoC/MCA filings. Secretarial support keeps that rhythm accurate so directors can focus on the business, not chase compliance deadlines.
Compliance builds up quietly in the background
As the company grows, so do filings, resolutions, and record-keeping. Handling it ad hoc rarely scales cleanly.
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Deadlines are easy to miss Annual returns, board documentation, and RoC forms compete with day-to-day operations.
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Records must stay in order Investors, banks, and auditors expect clean registers, minutes, and filings — not scattered paperwork.
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Gaps get expensive later Late or missed filings can lead to penalties, notices, and compliance complications down the line.
What proper secretarial support actually does
It runs your governance calendar, filings, and records so you always know the company is compliant.
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Keeps governance on track Board meetings, agendas, minutes, and resolutions handled as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
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Files on time Annual returns, financial statements, and statutory forms filed within RoC/MCA timelines.
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Maintains clean records Statutory registers and records kept accurate and ready for audits and due diligence.
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Frees up director bandwidth You stay in control of the business while specialists own the compliance rhythm.
How Targo Secretary helps
How Targo Secretary Proves Effective for Your Company
End-to-end secretarial and compliance support that reduces headaches, keeps filings on schedule, and gives you clearer, well-documented governance.
One team owns the compliance rhythm
Board meetings, registers, annual returns, and RoC filings run on a calendar — so nobody is scrambling before a deadline.
Records you can rely on
Minutes, resolutions, and statutory registers stay clean and current — ready for audits, funding, and due diligence.
Fewer surprises, less rework
On-time filings and organised records reduce penalty risk, notice handling, and director hours spent fixing avoidable gaps.
How Targo Secretary makes compliance easier
We combine experienced company secretaries, technology-driven workflows, and end-to-end support — so compliance stays timely and your governance stays clear.
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Compliance & statutory filings Annual returns and RoC/MCA forms handled within statutory timelines.
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Board & secretarial support Meetings, agendas, minutes, and registers managed end to end.
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Advisory on changes & approvals Director changes, capital changes, and MCA/SEBI/RBI coordination when you need it.
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Customized legal solutions Support shaped to your structure and stage — not a one-size template.
Risk · Missed compliance
What Happens If You Miss Statutory / ROC Compliance?
Missed secretarial compliance rarely stays quiet. It shows up as late filings, departmental notices, and complications that are far more expensive to fix than to prevent.
Penalties for late filings
Delayed or missed statutory filings with the RoC/MCA can attract penalties and additional fees.
Notices and follow-ups
Incomplete or overdue compliance can trigger departmental notices and queries that need careful, timely responses.
Messy registers & records
Gaps in registers, minutes, and resolutions make audits, funding, and due diligence far more stressful.
Compliance complications
Backlogs make routine changes — directors, capital, or conversions — harder and slower to complete cleanly.
Common problems
Common Problems Companies Fall Into
Most secretarial stress is predictable. Spotting these patterns early is far cheaper than fixing a backlog later.
Late annual returns
Filings are remembered only near the deadline, so returns are rushed and easy to get wrong.
Missed board documentation
Meetings happen but minutes, agendas, and resolutions are never properly recorded or filed.
Statutory register gaps
Registers of members, directors, and charges drift out of date and no longer match reality.
Unclear responsibility
Nobody clearly owns compliance, so tasks fall between the founder, accountant, and consultant.
Changes filed incorrectly
Director, capital, or address changes are made without the correct forms and approvals.
Compliance treated as a surprise
Deadlines and audits are handled reactively instead of being planned across the year.
Recovery consultation
Already Have a Compliance Backlog? Ask for a Recovery Consultation
If filings are pending, registers are behind, notices have arrived, or your previous support went quiet, a structured recovery consult maps the cleanup without guessing the next step.
What we help you recover
Targo Secretary reviews where compliance broke — filings, registers, board records, or changes — then sequences a catch-up plan so you can return to a calm compliance rhythm.
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Pending annual filings Prioritise overdue annual returns and statutory forms before the next deadline.
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Registers & records catch-up Rebuild statutory registers, minutes, and resolutions that have fallen behind.
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Notice & query response Organise records and responses so departmental follow-ups are handled calmly.
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Stabilise ongoing compliance After catch-up, lock a compliance calendar so the same gaps do not reopen.
Switch professional · Transfer
How to Transfer Your Secretarial Work to a New Professional
If you are not happy with your current company secretary, you can move your secretarial work to a new professional without disrupting compliance. A clean handover — records, pending filings, and access — keeps governance continuous.
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List what is pending
Note overdue filings, open notices, and the last compliance completed so the new team knows the starting point.
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Secure access under your control
Keep MCA/RoC portal logins, DSCs, and company credentials with you. Share only what the new professional needs.
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Hand over records & past filings
Collect statutory registers, minutes, resolutions, prior annual returns, and incorporation documents for continuity.
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Update who is authorised to file
Where a professional or authorised person is mapped on MCA portals, update that mapping to the new professional.
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Close the old engagement cleanly
Recover shared credentials, DSC usage arrangements, and file access so deadlines are not blocked mid-switch.
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Run one full cycle with the new firm
Complete review → filings → records once together before settling into the regular compliance rhythm.
How Targo Secretary makes the switch easy
We run a structured takeover checklist so your records and filings move to us without a compliance gap.
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Handover checklist Exactly what to collect from the previous professional — registers, filings, notices, and access items.
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Access & authorisation guidance Portal and DSC rights move cleanly while you keep ownership of credentials.
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Catch-up before ongoing support If work is behind, we clear the backlog first, then lock the compliance calendar.
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Ongoing secretarial support after the switch Board support, filings, registers, and advisory continue under one team.
Move to Targo Secretary
Move to Us for Headache-Free, Hassle-Free Compliance
One consultation to map your filings, registers, and governance — then a calm, ongoing process that keeps compliance on time and your calendar free.
Why Targo Secretary
Why Choose Us?
A partner that combines domain expertise, technology, and reliability to keep your company compliant and well-governed.
Built for accuracy, timeliness, and peace of mind
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Experienced Professionals Our team comprises seasoned company secretaries with extensive knowledge of Indian corporate laws and practices.
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Tailored Solutions We understand that every business is unique. Our services are customized to meet your specific requirements.
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Technology-Driven Approach Leveraging advanced tools and platforms for seamless compliance management and reporting.
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End-to-End Support From incorporation to ongoing compliance, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of your business lifecycle.
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Timely Assistance We ensure all filings and compliance tasks are completed on time, avoiding penalties and legal complications.
Secretarial consultation
Not sure what secretarial compliance your company needs?
Share your company type, stage, and current filings. We map a practical compliance plan so your governance stays on time and your records stay clean.
Ready when you are
Let Targo Secretary handle your filings, board support, and corporate compliance — so you can focus on growth.
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Frequently Asked
FAQs
A Company Secretary organizes board meetings, ensures compliance with legal requirements for meetings, prepares agendas, takes minutes, and advises the board on corporate governance issues.
A Company Secretary handles statutory filings, company formation, compliance management, corporate governance, advisory services, board meeting management, annual returns, FEMA and RBI compliance, and more.
A Company Secretary ensures that your company adheres to corporate governance principles, helping to improve transparency, accountability, and compliance with laws, which enhances the company's reputation.
A Company Secretary primarily handles corporate governance, legal compliance, and regulatory filings, while an Accountant focuses on financial recordkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting.
You can hire a Company Secretary either by appointing one in-house or outsourcing the services to a professional firm specializing in Company Secretary services. Ensure the CS is qualified and has the necessary expertise for your business's needs.
A Company Secretary can help in registering your company, drafting necessary documents like Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA), and ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework during the formation process.
For certain types of companies, such as public companies and listed entities, having a Company Secretary is a legal requirement under the Companies Act, 2013. However, private companies may also choose to appoint one for better compliance or take the consulting services of CS.
Statutory filings are legal documents that need to be filed with government authorities such as the Registrar of Companies (RoC). These filings ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations, such as annual returns, financial statements, and board resolutions.
While Company Secretaries do not directly handle tax returns, they can guide your company in maintaining compliance with tax laws, assist in structuring corporate transactions efficiently, and ensure that statutory filings related to tax matters are completed.
A Company Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations. They assist with foreign investment reporting, managing external commercial borrowings (ECB), handling remittances, and ensuring adherence to regulations on cross-border transactions.
