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Secretarial Audit is an independent check to see if a company is following all rules under corporate laws like Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, and other legal guidelines. It helps in improving corporate governance and avoiding penalties. For growing businesses in Kanpur, The Legal Things recommends doing Secretarial Audit on time so that future compliance risks are reduced.

No, it is not mandatory for every business. As per law, it is compulsory for listed companies and for certain classes of public companies based on their paid-up share capital and turnover. Private companies may not need it by law, but many still prefer it for internal compliance checks. The Legal Things in Kanpur guides clients on whether their company falls under this requirement or not.

Only a Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) is legally authorized to conduct a Secretarial Audit. The PCS issues a Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3) which is submitted along with Board reports. At The Legal Things, we have expert CS professionals who handle Secretarial Audits for companies across Kanpur and nearby areas.

Some of the important documents include:

• MOA & AOA of the company

• Board Meeting and AGM minutes

• Statutory registers & ROC filings

• Shareholding structure

• SEBI compliance records (if listed)
  Our team at The Legal Things provides a detailed checklist for Kanpur-based companies so that no document is missed during the audit.

A statutory audit checks the financial statements, while a secretarial audit checks the legal and procedural compliances under corporate laws. Both are equally important but serve different purposes. For a balanced compliance system, Kanpur businesses trust The Legal Things to manage both statutory and secretarial requirements.

Some key benefits are:

• Identifies legal non-compliance early

• Improves transparency for stakeholders

• Builds investor confidence

• Avoids heavy penalties from ROC or SEBI

• Strengthens internal controls
  At The Legal Things, we have seen how timely audits help Kanpur businesses save money and protect their reputation.

For companies where it is mandatory, Secretarial Audit is an annual requirement. However, many businesses voluntarily go for half-yearly or quarterly reviews to stay updated. The Legal Things advises Kanpur-based clients to conduct at least one complete audit every financial year

Non-compliance can lead to penalties, notices from MCA or SEBI, and can even impact the directors personally. Apart from financial risks, it also harms the company’s goodwill. That’s why businesses in Kanpur consult The Legal Things to ensure audits are completed well before deadlines.

The cost depends on the size of the company, its level of operations, and the complexity of compliance. Small companies in Kanpur generally pay less compared to large listed companies. The Legal Things offers affordable packages for Secretarial Audit so that compliance never feels like a burden

Booking is simple – just contact The Legal Things through our website or WhatsApp. Our Kanpur office team will guide you with the checklist, timeline, and fee structure. We provide complete end-to-end support from document collection to filing the final Secretarial Audit Report.