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Different jurisdictions across the globe require corporations to designate corporate secretaries or business secretary which are to be present during meetings of the board of directors. Our team’s precise obligations differ, depending on the country that they are working in and the corporation’s bylaws.

Many people are led to believe that the primary role of a business secretary is taking and recording minutes of meetings of company administration. Although the task is among the primary business secretarial duties and responsibilities, it is nowhere near what a business secretarial team does. Throughout the years of providing business secretarial services, our team has been able to do the following:

For Board Meetings

Our team plans and executes the meetings of committees and boards of directors. This means we handle the strategic planning, sending out the invitations to appropriate attendees and their addresses, the formulation of agendas, reservation of meeting spaces, and covering of all logistical issues. Our business secretarial service essentially includes the overseeing of shareholder meetings of corporations.

For Maintenance Of Records

Our team isn’t only tasked with taking the minutes of meetings, but also for the dissemination of minutes and their substance. The minutes of meetings of businesses are to be accurately described to communicate the board of directors’ final decisions effectively. Much more than a mere scribe, corporate secretarial services provided by the firm involve a team considered as an officer that implements the pronouncements of the board. Our team organizes and retains the significant documents of corporations including business licenses, stock transfers, contracts, Capitalization Table of a corporation, shareholders correspondence, and proxy statements.

Advisor

Our team is willing and able to provide advice to a board of directors regarding its duties and goals. We have also briefed company officers on their roles. With a corporation that has subsidiaries, our team often counsels company administration about ways of managing and governing the subsidiaries or representative offices.

Trainer

As new board members can be brought onto the board of directors of a corporation, we are tasked with overseeing the new members’ orientation, briefings, and training.

Why Businesses Choose Farahat & Co. for Corporate Secretarial Services

Our corporate secretarial team brings a combination of technical knowledge, organisational discipline, and professional discretion to every engagement. Clients trust us with this responsibility because our team is:

Experienced in UAE corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and statutory obligations
Detail-oriented and highly organised — ensuring nothing is missed in compliance or administration
Effective communicators who work closely with boards, directors, and management teams
Discreet and professional in handling sensitive corporate and governance matters
Calm and rational under pressure — particularly during transactions, disputes, or regulatory reviews
Skilled at navigating regulatory and administrative processes efficiently

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Our Commitment to Your Compliance and Peace of Mind

Our primary goal is straightforward to ensure your business remains fully compliant with applicable UAE laws and governance requirements, while freeing your management team to focus on what matters most.
The foundation of our corporate secretarial service is a strong, trust-based working relationship. The care, consistency, and quality of our work reflects the confidence our clients place in us — and we take that responsibility seriously. Our service packages are flexible, competitively priced, and adapted to the specific needs of each business we work with.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are corporate secretarial services?

Corporate secretarial services cover the administrative, governance, and statutory compliance functions required to keep a company properly managed and legally compliant. This includes maintaining statutory registers, supporting board and committee meetings, managing regulatory filings, and ensuring the company meets its ongoing obligations under UAE company law.

Is a company secretary required for UAE businesses?

While not all UAE business structures are legally required to appoint a named company secretary, maintaining proper corporate governance and statutory compliance is a legal obligation for all registered entities. Outsourcing these functions to a professional firm ensures obligations are met accurately and on time.

What does an outsourced corporate secretary do?

An outsourced corporate secretary manages statutory compliance, maintains company registers, supports board and committee meetings, drafts and implements governance policies, assists with regulatory filings, and provides guidance on corporate governance matters. The scope of services is tailored to the specific needs of each business.

What types of businesses benefit from outsourced corporate secretarial services?

Outsourced corporate secretarial services are particularly valuable for startups and SMEs that cannot justify a full-time in-house appointment, larger businesses going through a period of change or transaction, and companies that need specialist governance support alongside their existing in-house team.

What is included in board meeting support?

Board meeting support includes coordinating meeting logistics, preparing and distributing agendas and board packs, attending meetings, taking accurate minutes, and following up on action points. This ensures meetings are properly documented and that governance obligations are met at every stage.

Can Farahat & Co. provide a named company secretary and registered office address?

Yes. Farahat & Co. can provide a named company secretary and registered office address as part of our corporate secretarial service package — supporting businesses that require a formal governance structure without a full-time internal appointment.

Can corporate secretarial services support a company going through a transaction?

Yes. We provide secretarial and governance support for one-time corporate transactions including acquisitions, fundraising rounds, restructuring, and company strike-off programmes — ensuring all documentation, filings, and governance requirements are properly managed throughout the process.

Can Farahat & Co. assist with corporate secretarial services?

Yes. Farahat & Co. provides outsourced corporate secretarial services for businesses across the UAE — covering governance, statutory compliance, board support, policy implementation, and company administration. Services are flexible and tailored to each client’s specific requirements. Contact us to discuss your needs.

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Corporate Secretarial Services