Secretarial Audit
- ✅ Secretarial Audit u/s 204 of Companies Act, 2013
- 📄 Prepared by Qualified CS Professionals
- 📈 Mandatory for Listed & Large Private/Public Companies
- 🔎 Covers ROC, SEBI, FEMA, Labour Law Compliances
- 📋 Risk Analysis + Corrective Action Plan
- 🔐 Confidential, Compliant, & Legally Binding Audit Reports
- 🕐 On-Time Filing to Avoid Penalties
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📘 Overview – What is Secretarial Audit?
A Secretarial Audit is a compliance audit conducted by a Practising Company Secretary (PCS) to verify whether a company is following all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and secretarial standards.
It is mandated under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, and includes reviewing:
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Company Law (ROC Compliance)
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SEBI Laws (for listed entities)
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FEMA, Labour & Environment Laws (as applicable)
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Board Procedures, Registers, Resolutions, Returns, etc.
🎯 Who Needs It? – Eligibility Criteria:
| Company Type | Applicability Criteria |
|---|---|
| Listed Companies | Mandatory under Companies Act |
| Public Companies (Unlisted) | Paid-up Capital ≥ ₹50 Crores OR Turnover ≥ ₹250 Crores |
| Private Companies | Voluntarily or if required by investors/boards |
| Joint Ventures, Foreign Subsidiaries, LLPs | Optional for governance credibility |
| Startups with VC/PE Funding | Recommended for due diligence |
📄 Basic Required Information:
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CIN, Company Name, and Date of Incorporation
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Paid-up Share Capital & Turnover
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Nature of Business (Private/Public/Listed)
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Details of Directors, KMPs, and Shareholders
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Annual Filing Status with MCA
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Number of Board Meetings, Resolutions, etc.
📂 Required Documents:
| Document Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Incorporation Documents | COI, MOA, AOA, PAN, TAN, GST |
| Board & General Meeting Records | Notices, Resolutions, Minutes, Attendance |
| Statutory Registers & Shareholding | Register of Members, Charges, Directors |
| MCA Filings | Forms MGT-7, AOC-4, ADT-1, DIR-12, etc. |
| Contracts & Agreements | Loans, JV, MoUs, Employment Contracts |
| Secretarial Standards Compliance | SS-1, SS-2 related records |
| SEBI Disclosures (if listed) | Annual Reports, Shareholding patterns |
💰 Costing & Professional Fees:
| Company Category | Fastzeal Fees (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Private Company (Voluntary Audit) | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Public Company (Turnover ≥ ₹250 Cr) | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Listed Company | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000+ |
| Startups / Foreign Subsidiaries | ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Secretarial Compliance Support | ₹999/month onwards |
✅ Fees include draft audit report, compliance checklist, advisory & filing support.
⚠️ Late Filing Penalties & Non-Compliance Risks:
| Non-Compliance Area | Penalty/Impact |
|---|---|
| Delay in Audit Completion (u/s 204) | ₹2 lakh for company, ₹50,000 for officers |
| Incorrect or False Certification | Legal liability on CS + Company + Directors |
| Non-filing of Annual Returns (MCA) | ₹100/day per form + penalty |
| SEBI & FEMA Compliance Gaps (if listed) | Hefty fines, license suspension, investor action |
| Weak Secretarial Systems | Poor investor confidence, due diligence failures |
⏳ Time Line:
| Step | Duration |
|---|---|
| Document Collection & Review | 2–3 Working Days |
| Secretarial Compliance Check | 3–5 Working Days |
| Drafting of Audit Report | 2–3 Working Days |
| Final Signing & Filing | Within 10–12 Days Total |
| Ongoing Support (Optional) | Monthly / Quarterly available |
🛠️ Step-by-Step Process:
🔹 Step 1: Initial Consultation
Understand company profile, size, and compliance requirements.
🔹 Step 2: Document & Register Review
Collect statutory records, MCA filings, agreements, and meeting data.
🔹 Step 3: Compliance Health Check
Identify gaps and draft corrective plan (if needed).
🔹 Step 4: Secretarial Audit Report Drafting
Our Practising CS prepares Form MR-3 (Audit Report) as per MCA norms.
🔹 Step 5: Final Audit Delivery
Signed report with compliance suggestions shared with management.
🔹 Step 6: Filing Assistance & Follow-up
Filing with MCA (if applicable) + ongoing compliance support available.
🏆 Why Choose Fastzeal Consulting Group?
✅ Practising Company Secretaries with 10+ Years’ Experience
✅ Trusted by 500+ Corporates, Startups & Listed Entities
✅ All India Support – Remote or On-Site
✅ SEBI, FEMA, Labour Law, Environmental Law Integration
✅ ROC, ITR, Tax Audit, GST – All Services Under One Roof
✅ Custom Checklists for Internal & External Governance
✅ Affordable Pricing + High Confidentiality Guarantee
📞 Ensure Your Company is Compliant, Trusted & Legally Audit-Ready
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Frequently Asked Questions:
➡️ No, but it is strongly recommended for better governance, fundraising, and due diligence readiness.
➡️ Only a Practising Company Secretary (PCS) is legally authorized to issue the audit report.
➡️ It is the prescribed Secretarial Audit Report submitted under Section 204 of Companies Act.
➡️ Yes, if they are not an employee/director in the company and maintain independence.
➡️ Fastzeal helps implement corrective action plans and guides in compounding or waiver where applicable.➡️ Fastzeal helps implement corrective action plans and guides in compounding or waiver where applicable.
➡️ Penalties may apply on the company and directors. Early action avoids this risk.
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