Company Secretary & Compliance

Ensuring Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Operational Stability

Company

Overview 

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 
Feature Description
✓ Focus on Prevention We implement systems that ensure continuous compliance, preventing violations rather than merely fixing them after the fact.
✓ Due Diligence Expertise Our team understands governance from the investor’s perspective, ensuring your records are clean for funding or acquisition.
✓ Integrated Support We link secretarial compliance directly with the validity of IP ownership and contractual agreements, offering holistic corporate health.

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

Is your company's compliance robust enough for high-stakes growth and investment?

Get in touch with our Company Secretary and Compliance team for a stability assessment.

Insights from our practice 

We regularly share updates on IP law, regulatory developments, and practical guidance for innovators and businesses.