Our Services

Corporate Compliance Audit & Assurance Securities Laws & SEBI M&A Restructuring FEMA & FDI NBFC & LLP Legal & IBC

Corporate Compliance & Secretarial Services

End-to-end statutory and regulatory management under the Indian Companies Act, 2013.

Company & LLP Incorporation

Setup your business with the correct legal structure. We manage the entire registration process under MCA.

  • Private & Public Company setup
  • One Person Company (OPC) registration
  • Section 8 (NGO) & Nidhi Companies

Compliance Management

Keep your business compliant and penalty-free with our expert routine corporate secretarial management.

  • Annual filing submissions (Form AOC-4, MGT-7)
  • XBRL data tagging and filings
  • Maintain statutory registers and records

Board Meeting Management

Professional governance support for drafting corporate resolutions, agendas, and board minutes.

  • Assistance in board and general meetings
  • Drafting agenda and meeting packages
  • Vetting and recording of official minutes

Audit & Assurance Services

Comprehensive corporate compliance audits to identify and mitigate compliance risks.

Secretarial Audit

Independent compliance audit of statutory records under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013.

  • Mandatory audits for listed & public companies
  • Verification of legal compliance systems
  • Detailed secretarial audit reports (MR-3)

Corporate Due Diligence

Legal and secretarial compliance audits for acquisitions, mergers, venture capital funding, or loans.

  • Comprehensive risk assessment reports
  • Verification of past registry compliance
  • Due diligence certification for lenders

Share Transfer (RTA) Audit

Auditing registrar and transfer agent functions to ensure error-free securities management.

  • Verification of dematerialization records
  • Review of share transfer approvals
  • SEBI lodgement certificate vetting

Securities Laws & Capital Markets

Assisting corporations with public listings and regulatory compliance on Indian Stock Exchanges (BSE & NSE).

IPO & SME IPO Advisory

Full-service compliance advisory for listing your company on SME or Mainboard exchange platforms.

  • Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) prep
  • Coordination with Merchant Bankers & SEBI
  • Stock Exchange Listing compliance

SEBI LODR Compliance

Adhering to SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) regulations post-IPO.

  • Quarterly and annual exchange filings
  • Insider Trading prevention systems
  • Takeover code compliance management

Postal Ballot & Scrutinizer

Fair and transparent voting scrutinization services for corporate general meetings and postal ballots.

  • E-voting management setup
  • Drafting ballot papers and notices
  • Official scrutinizer reports

Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring

Strategic transaction advisory to facilitate corporate restructuring, growth, and consolidation.

Mergers & Demergers

End-to-end management of corporate mergers, demergers, and business spin-offs under NCLT rules.

  • Drafting scheme of arrangement
  • Liaison with Regional Directors & ROC
  • Obtaining approvals from NCLT

Corporate Restructuring

Restructuring capital structures or corporate assets to optimize operational and financial performance.

  • Reduction of share capital
  • Buyback of shares and securities
  • Debt-to-equity conversions

FEMA & Cross-Border Transactions

Facilitating overseas investment, foreign currency inflows, and compliance under RBI guidelines.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Handling FDI reporting, compliance, and reporting capital inflows to the Reserve Bank of India.

  • FDI transaction structuring and routes
  • Form FC-GPR & FC-TRS filings on FIRMS
  • NRI/FII investment registrations

Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)

Structuring overseas Joint Ventures (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (WOS) for Indian companies.

  • ODI filing and approval compliance
  • Reporting requirements for foreign entities
  • Valuation certificate compliance

Compounding of FEMA Offences

Drafting representation letters and coordinating with RBI for compounding foreign exchange compliance delays.

  • FEMA audit and delay detection
  • Compounding application prep
  • RBI hearings and representation

NBFC & LLP Compliance Services

Specialized corporate registrations and ongoing compliance management.

NBFC Registration & Compliances

Setting up Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) and managing post-incorporation RBI regulations.

  • License registration application with RBI
  • Prudential norms compliance audit
  • Routine monthly/annual returns filing

LLP Services

Incorporating Limited Liability Partnerships and maintaining statutory legal requirements.

  • Drafting and registration of LLP agreements
  • LLP Annual Returns (Form 8 & 11)
  • Partnership conversions and closures

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Company Secretary services and corporate compliance

What is a Secretarial Audit under the Companies Act, 2013?
A Secretarial Audit is an independent compliance check conducted by a practicing Company Secretary to verify that a company is adhering to the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA guidelines, and other applicable laws. It is legally mandatory for all listed companies, public companies with a paid-up capital of ₹50 Crore or more, or public companies with a turnover of ₹250 Crore or more.
How does L.N. Joshi & Co. assist with SME IPO listing?
We provide end-to-end SME IPO advisory services including corporate restructuring, draft prospectus (DRHP/RHP) preparation, coordination with merchant bankers, due diligence reporting, BSE/NSE stock exchange filings, secretarial audits, and post-listing SEBI LODR compliance management.
Can a Company Secretary assist with foreign investments (FDI/FEMA compliances)?
Yes, FEMA compliance is a core area of practice. We assist companies with inbound FDI, NRI investments, filing of FC-GPR/FC-TRS forms on the FIRMS portal, Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) filings, setting up Joint Ventures/Subsidiaries, and representation for compounding of FEMA violations with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
What are the key annual compliance requirements for an LLP?
An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) in India must file two mandatory annual returns with the MCA: Form 11 (Annual Return of LLP) within 60 days of the end of the financial year (by May 30), and Form 8 (Statement of Accounts & Solvency) within 30 days from the end of six months of the financial year (by October 30).

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