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Secretarial Audit of Company
Secretarial audit is not optional for listed companies and large public companies — and the report goes into your board's report for shareholders to read. We conduct it thoroughly, flag what needs fixing, and deliver Form MR-3 on schedule.
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Secretarial Audit Package Inclusions
- Secretarial audit by a practising Company Secretary (MR-3)
- Review of ROC filings, registers and board processes
- Compliance gap report with corrective action plan
- Annual return certification coordination
- Audit report annexed to the Board's report
Overview
What a secretarial audit actually covers
Secretarial audit is mandated by Section 204 of the Companies Act for listed companies and prescribed classes of public companies.
It applies to every listed company, and to public companies with paid-up capital of ₹50 crore or more, or turnover of ₹250 crore or more.
It covers compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations (for listed companies), and other applicable corporate laws.
Only a Company Secretary in practice can conduct it.
The report in Form MR-3 is annexed to the board's report — it is a public document.
Benefits
Why boards engage us for secretarial audit
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No last-minute scramble
We start early in the year, track compliance through the year, and deliver MR-3 in time for your board's report.
Qualifications you can fix
If we find gaps, you hear about them with time to fix — not as a surprise in the final report.
Board-ready reporting
Our MR-3 is written for directors and shareholders to read, with clear observations and management responses.
Done by a practising CS
Secretarial audits are core CS work. Our team conducts them across listed and unlisted companies.
Documents
Documents required for secretarial audit
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Corporate records for review
Verified against MCA requirements
Compliance evidence
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
Secretarial audit process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
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Check if your company is covered
Secretarial audit under Section 204 is mandatory for listed companies and for public companies with paid-up capital of ₹50 crore or more, or turnover of ₹250 crore or more.
Appoint a practising company secretary
The board appoints a practising company secretary as the secretarial auditor for the financial year.
Audit the compliance records
The auditor examines compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and other applicable laws over the audit period.
Coordinate queries and responses
We coordinate document sharing between your team and the auditor, and track management responses to each query.
Issue Form MR-3 and annex to board's report
The auditor issues Form MR-3, which the board annexes to the board's report. Qualifications in MR-3 must be explained by the board.
Close observations before next year
Management action points from the audit are tracked to closure before the next cycle — repeat qualifications draw shareholder and regulator attention.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
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CS-led practice
Secretarial audit is what Company Secretaries are trained for. It is our home ground.
Year-round view
We track your compliance through the year, so the audit has no surprises.
Direct access to the auditor
You speak with the CS conducting the audit, not a relay chain.
CS-led practice: Secretarial audit is what Company Secretaries are trained for. It is our home ground.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
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It is mandatory for every listed company, and for public companies with paid-up capital of ₹50 crore or more or turnover of ₹250 crore or more. Private companies are generally not covered — we confirm applicability for you.
Only a Company Secretary holding a certificate of practice. It cannot be done by your statutory auditor or an employee.
The auditor reports qualifications in MR-3, which becomes part of your board's report. We flag issues early so you can fix them first.
Ideally early in the financial year, with the report ready before your board approves its annual report. Starting in March is starting late.
Statutory audit checks your financial statements. Secretarial audit checks your legal and regulatory compliance — two different laws, two different auditors.
Yes, there is no mandatory rotation for secretarial auditors the way there is for statutory auditors of certain companies.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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