Secretarial Audit

Secretarial Audit

Secretarial Audit is a vital compliance mechanism to ensure that a company adheres to applicable laws, rules, and corporate governance practices. It provides assurance to stakeholders that the company is operating within the legal framework prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable regulations.

We offer comprehensive Secretarial Audit services to identify compliance gaps, mitigate risks, and strengthen internal governance systems.

Our Secretarial Audit Services include:

• Conducting Secretarial Audit under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
• Issuance of Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3)
• Verification of compliance with applicable laws including:
  • Companies Act, 2013
  • Securities and Exchange Board of India Regulations
  • Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)
  • Other industry-specific laws
• Review of Board Processes and Corporate Governance Practices
• Verification of Statutory Registers, Records, and Filings
• Checking compliance with Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2)
• Reporting of Non-compliances and providing actionable recommendations
• Pre-audit and ongoing compliance support

Why Secretarial Audit is Important:

• Ensures legal and procedural compliance
• Detects and prevents non-compliance risks
• Enhances corporate governance standards
• Builds investor and stakeholder confidence
• Helps in smooth regulatory inspections and approvals