Secretarial Audit Intro

TRANSPARENT AUDIT FEE

Choose the plan that best fits your compliance needs. No hidden costs.

BASIC PLAN

₹14,999
PER AUDIT
  • ALL BASIC SERVICE FEATURES
  • DETAILED DRAFTING OF A SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
  • FILING ASSISTANCE FOR ROC SUBMISSIONS
  • REAL-TIME PROGRESS TRACKING
  • UP TO 3 FREE REVISIONS

ADVANCE PLAN

₹29,999
+ TAXES PER AUDIT
  • ALL STANDARD SERVICE FEATURES
  • COMPREHENSIVE POST-AUDIT ADVISORY
  • ONGOING COMPLIANCE SUPPORT AND PERIODIC REVIEWS
  • PRIORITY RESOLUTION ASSISTANCE
  • CUSTOMIZED REPORTING AS NEEDED
A Comprehensive Governance & Compliance Check
✓ Independent review of compliance & governance
✓ Secretarial Audit Report with gaps & remedial measures
✓ Support on filings, corrections & ongoing advisory

What is covered in a Secretarial Audit Report?

A qualified company secretary in practice evaluates:

  • Compliance with statutory filings and regulatory requirements
  • Corporate governance practices and Board functioning
  • Secretarial processes, registers and documentation quality
  • Gaps, non-compliances and recommended remedial measures

Secretarial Audit – Overview, Scope & Key Provisions

Secretarial Audit is an independent evaluation of a company’s compliance with statutory provisions, regulations and corporate governance best practices under the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws.

It helps the Board, promoters and investors understand whether the company is:

  • Timely with statutory filings and maintenance of registers
  • Following proper Board processes, resolutions and documentation
  • Aligning internal policies and codes of conduct with law
  • Managing risk, disclosures and reporting in a structured way

The Secretarial Audit Report presents the extent of compliance, identifies gaps and sets out practical recommendations to strengthen governance.

Scope of Secretarial Audit includes:

  • Statutory Compliance: Annual returns, financial statements, maintenance of statutory registers and other filings.
  • Corporate Governance: Functioning of the Board and committees, meeting processes, and resolution governance.
  • Internal Policies: Adherence to internal codes, ethics guidelines and governance standards.
  • Legal & Regulatory Framework: Compliance with the Companies Act, securities laws, Secretarial Standards and applicable sector regulations.

Services typically provided under Secretarial Audit:

  • Compliance verification and gap analysis
  • Corporate governance review and risk identification
  • Detailed Secretarial Audit Report with action plan
  • Advisory on remedial steps and ongoing compliance

Secretarial Audit Applicability:

  • Mandatory for listed companies
  • Mandatory for certain unlisted companies meeting any two of:
    • Paid-up share capital of ₹50 crore or more
    • Annual turnover of ₹250 crore or more
    • Aggregate loans, guarantees or borrowings of ₹50 crore or more
  • Other companies may voluntarily opt for Secretarial Audit as a governance best practice.

Eligibility of Secretarial Auditor:

  • Must be a Company Secretary in Practice, registered with ICSI
  • Should have sound knowledge of corporate laws and governance
  • Must conduct audits in line with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules/standards

Secretarial Audit Limit & Scope Limitation:

  • Mandatory only for companies meeting specified thresholds
  • Other companies may not be legally required, but can voluntarily adopt the audit

Responsibility & Penalties:

  • Board & management remain responsible for overall compliance
  • The Secretarial Auditor provides an independent assessment
  • Failure to conduct mandatory audit may lead to fines and heightened regulatory scrutiny

Punishment for default & reputation impact:

  • Financial penalties and sanctions from regulators (e.g., ROC)
  • Negative effect on investor confidence and company reputation

Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013:

  • Governs the requirement, scope and format of the Secretarial Audit Report
  • Ensures the report is prepared and submitted within a stipulated timeframe
  • Enables early identification and rectification of discrepancies

Is Secretarial Audit Mandatory for Your Company?

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Secretarial Audit Readiness Score™
Board, filings & risk hygiene
Registers & filings Board & governance Notices & risk
Statutory compliance & registers
Board functioning & corporate governance
Notices, penalties & internal risk
Priority areas for this Secretarial Audit
Score: 0 / 100 Risk band: — ID: SAR-00
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    Secretarial Audit – 10-Step “Track Mode” Journey with NoLegalPaisa
    • 01
      Client Inquiry & Registration
    • 02
      Initial Free Consultation
    • 03
      Requirements & Data Collection
    • 04
      Document Review & Preparation
    • 05
      Draft Secretarial Audit Report
    • 06
      Client Review & Revisions
    • 07
      Final Review by Experts
    • 08
      Issuance of Final Report
    • 09
      Filing & Compliance Support
    • 10
      Ongoing Advisory & Support
    Secretarial Audit Documents & Pre-Requisites Checklist
    0 / 10 key items marked as ready
    Board meeting minutes & resolutions (latest years)
    Board governance
    Statutory registers (members, directors, debenture holders, charges)
    Statutory registers
    Annual returns and financial statements (last 2 years)
    Filings & financials
    Compliance certificates, licences & key regulatory approvals
    Licences & approvals
    Major contracts, agreements & internal policies / codes
    Contracts & policies
    Correspondence with regulatory authorities & notices
    Regulator interface
    Any previous Secretarial Audit or compliance review reports
    Past audits
    Updated shareholding patterns & related party details
    Shareholding & RPT
    Evidence of adherence to internal policies & codes of conduct
    Internal controls
    Tracker of pending compliance issues & corrective actions
    Pending items
    Schedule a Secretarial Audit Call Check Applicability & Readiness
    What Our Secretarial Audit Clients Say?
    4.9★ average • Promoters, CS & CFOs
    ★★★★★
    Founder & Managing Director
    Unlisted manufacturing company

    “The team converted a messy set of filings into a clean, board-ready report. The action plan after the Secretarial Audit gave us a clear 90-day roadmap.”

    ★★★★★
    Company Secretary
    VC-backed technology start-up

    “We used the Secretarial Audit before our funding round. Investors appreciated that gaps were already identified and documented, with timelines for closure.”

    ★★★★☆
    CFO
    Multi-state services company

    “The registers, minutes and RPT documentation were thoroughly reviewed. The checklist and follow-up calls make ongoing compliance much easier to manage.”

    Secretarial Audit Benefits

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A Secretarial Audit is a comprehensive evaluation of a company’s compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, ensuring that corporate governance practices and filing obligations are met.

    Secretarial Audits are mandatory for listed companies and certain unlisted companies that meet specified thresholds (e.g., paid-up capital of ₹50 crores, turnover of ₹250 crores, or borrowings of ₹50 crores or more).

    We offer a full spectrum of services including compliance verification, document review, corporate governance assessment, risk identification, drafting of the audit report, and post-audit advisory support.

    Typically, you'll need board meeting minutes, statutory registers, annual returns, financial statements, compliance certificates, and any previous secretarial audit reports, among other company records.

    Our process starts with a free consultation, followed by document collection and review, drafting of the audit report (with up to three free revisions), filing and regulatory follow-up, and finally, ongoing support to implement recommendations.

    Timelines vary with complexity, but a standard audit process is generally completed within a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the availability and accuracy of the required documentation.

    Yes, we provide a free initial consultation to understand your requirements, assess your compliance needs, and outline the scope of the secretarial audit.

    The audit enhances transparency, mitigates legal and regulatory risks, strengthens corporate governance, builds investor confidence, and can uncover areas for operational improvement.

    Our audit report will detail any areas of non-compliance and provide actionable recommendations for corrective measures. We also offer advisory support to help you implement these improvements promptly.

    Our secure online portal allows you to monitor the entire process in real time—from the initial consultation and document collection to the final issuance of the audit report—ensuring you stay updated every step of the way.

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