Company Secretary & Compliance

Ensuring Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Operational Stability

In a complex regulatory environment, corporate compliance is critical to operational stability and investor confidence. Gaps in statutory filings, governance records, or procedural compliance can lead to regulatory penalties and delays during fundraising or transactions.

Lance IP’s Company Secretary & Compliance practice provides structured oversight of corporate governance and statutory requirements, enabling businesses to maintain compliance while focusing on growth and execution.

Our Compliance Practice Philosophy

We view corporate compliance as a continuous process rather than a periodic obligation. Our approach focuses on building systems and governance practices that reduce risk, support transparency, and ensure long-term regulatory alignment.

Our Company Secretary & Compliance Services

Corporate Secretarial Services

Statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies and other relevant authorities
Drafting and maintenance of board and shareholder meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions
Maintenance and updating of statutory registers including members, directors, and charges
Preparation and filing of annual returns and statutory compliance declarations

Regulatory Compliance Audits

Periodic reviews to assess compliance with the Companies Act and applicable rules
Advisory on sector-specific regulatory requirements and licensing obligations
Identification and mitigation of compliance gaps through corrective action plans
Assistance in drafting internal governance policies and compliance frameworks

Capital and Structural Changes

Procedural compliance for changes in authorised and paid-up share capital
Support for rights issues, private placements, and other capital restructuring exercises
Management of director appointments, resignations, and regulatory updates
Assistance with corporate restructuring and entity conversion procedures

Due Diligence Readiness

Comprehensive review of statutory records and historical filings for investor due diligence
Identification and rectification of past non-compliance issues
Support in compounding of offences and regularisation processes where required
Preparation of compliance documentation for funding, acquisition, or restructuring exercises

What Sets Lance IP Apart

Preventive compliance approach focused on continuous governance
Strong due diligence perspective aligned with investor expectations
Integrated advisory linking corporate compliance with IP ownership and contracts

Case Studies

Funding Delay Resolution – Rectifying Past Non-Compliance

A client in the ed-tech space faced a significant delay in their Series B funding due to inconsistencies and historical gaps found in their ROC filings and statutory registers from previous years. We conducted an immediate, forensic audit of their corporate records, rectified all missing resolutions, filed pending statutory forms, and prepared a detailed legal opinion confirming the company’s current compliant status. This rapid cleanup satisfied the investor's legal team and allowed the funding process to close successfully.

Cross-Jurisdictional Corporate Restructuring

A multi-national tech firm required the restructuring of its Indian subsidiary to optimize its global tax and operational structure. We managed the entire procedural compliance, including securing necessary board and shareholder approvals, filing all required capital alteration forms with the ROC, and coordinating with international counsel to ensure seamless integration of the domestic changes into the global corporate structure.

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Whether you are building a brand, developing new technology, or scaling a business, we are here to support your legal and intellectual property journey.