ECCTA 2026: Identity is the New Governance Perimeter
CoSec is more than admin; it is the core of your governance. Sync with Companies House and de-risk your board.
Company Secretarial work is often dismissed as admin; this is a mistake. In the UK, failing to keep Companies House in sync with your board is a fast track to fines and reputational damage. Your statutory registers should be the source of truth for your entire governance structure.
What is Company Secretarial (CoSec)?
Definition: Company Secretarial (CoSec) is the strategic function responsible for ensuring an organisation complies with standard financial and legal requirements while maintaining high standards of board efficiency.
Action List for Governance Integrity
- Abandon static spreadsheets for statutory registers. Use a system that provides a live handshake with Companies House.
- Link director appointments directly to your project governance.
- Automate confirmation statements and PSC filings to eliminate human error.
ROI Point: A connected CoSec function reduces legal friction during audits and ensures the business is always 'exit-ready' for investors.
Founding Member access is still available at £149. Don't leave your governance to chance.
✨ Recommended For You
Companies House Digital Transformation 2026: What Every Company Secretary Needs to Know Now
Companies House is overhauling its digital systems under ECCTA. Identity verification, new filing requirements, and software-only submissions are coming. Here is what your company secretary function needs to prepare. From £49/month.
ECCTA Identity Verification for Directors and PSCs: What Your Company Must Do Now
Identity verification for UK directors and PSCs is now mandatory under ECCTA. The digital filing deadline is approaching. Here is how to comply without drowning in admin. Company Secretary module from £49/month.
Corporate Housekeeping is Not Optional: Protecting Your Board from Personal Liability
Company Secretarial work is often ignored until an audit or an investment round. That is a dangerous strategy. Poor governance devalues your business and exposes your directors to unnecessary risk.