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Governance and Compliance

Strong corporate governance is vital for every company. Directors and shareholders must make decisions in line with the law, maintain accurate records, and file statutory documents on time. These responsibilities often fall on business leaders who may lack the time or specialist expertise to manage them properly.

Mistakes or missed filings can expose directors to personal liability, lead to penalties from Companies House, or create disputes among shareholders. Beyond compliance, poor governance can damage credibility with investors, regulators, and stakeholders.

Loch’s retained company secretary service removes this risk. We manage director and shareholder meetings, draft minutes and resolutions, file with Companies House, and ensure your statutory registers are accurate and up to date. Our role is to ensure your company meets its legal duties while running meetings smoothly and documenting decisions correctly.

By outsourcing these responsibilities, you not only ensure compliance but also improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency within your business. Our advice goes beyond the basics — we help directors understand their duties, embed best practice, and use governance as a tool for growth and protection.

How Loch can help

At Loch, we act as an extension of your leadership team. Our retained company secretary service provides a structured, proactive approach to governance, covering:

  • Managing and supporting board and shareholder meetings
  • Drafting minutes and resolutions to accurately reflect decisions
  • Filing documents with Companies House and maintaining statutory registers
  • Advising on company procedures and drafting the relevant resolutions
  • Providing training and guidance on directors’ duties and wider corporate governance best practice

We ensure your company not only meets legal requirements but also operates to a standard that builds investor confidence and reduces the risk of internal disputes or external penalties. With Loch, governance becomes both a safeguard and a strategic advantage.

Key Elements

We handle board and shareholder meetings, draft minutes and resolutions, file with Companies House, maintain registers, and provide governance advice tailored to your business.

They create a formal record of decisions made by directors and shareholders. Well-drafted documentation protects against disputes and demonstrates compliance with company law.

We ensure directors meet their statutory duties, reducing personal liability risks and helping them understand their responsibilities through training and practical guidance.

Our retained service is flexible, whether you’re a start-up needing basic support or a growing business requiring detailed governance processes, we adapt to meet your needs.

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