Overview
Professional company secretarial services ensuring compliance with DIFC regulations and best practice corporate governance for all DIFC entity types.
Good corporate governance is the foundation of a well-run DIFC entity. Atlas provides comprehensive company secretarial and governance services to ensure your company remains compliant with DIFC Authority requirements, maintains proper records, and follows best practice governance standards. Our expert team acts as your dedicated company secretary, handling the full range of statutory and administrative obligations.
Why Choose Atlas
Key Features & Benefits
Statutory Compliance
Management of all DIFC Registrar of Companies filing obligations, including annual renewals, director changes, and capital amendments.
Board Meeting Support
Preparation of board meeting agendas, board packs, resolutions, and minutes in accordance with constitutional documents.
Shareholder Services
Management of shareholder registers, share transfers, and annual general meeting coordination.
Regulatory Reporting
Preparation and submission of periodic regulatory reports required by the DIFC Authority and DFSA.
KYC & Beneficial Ownership
Maintenance of beneficial ownership registers and management of KYC documentation for directors and shareholders.
Governance Advisory
Advice on best practice corporate governance, board composition, conflicts of interest, and constitutional amendments.
Our Process
How We Work
Compliance Review
We review your entity's current compliance status and identify any outstanding obligations or gaps.
Service Plan
We design a tailored secretarial service plan covering all your statutory and governance requirements.
Records Setup
We establish or update your statutory registers, corporate records, and document management systems.
Ongoing Secretarial
We handle all day-to-day secretarial tasks — resolutions, minutes, statutory filings, and correspondence.
Annual Filings
We manage all annual DIFC Registrar renewals, regulatory filings, and reporting deadlines.
Governance Advisory
We provide ongoing governance advice as your business evolves and regulatory requirements change.
Full Service
What's Included
Everything handled, from initial advisory through to ongoing compliance and support.
Get Expert Advice
Keep your DIFC entity fully compliant and well-governed. Let Atlas be your company secretary.
Our DIFC specialists are available for a free initial consultation to understand your requirements and recommend the best solution.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What do company secretarial services cover in the DIFC?
They cover annual licence renewals, DIFC Registrar filings, board minutes and resolutions, shareholder registers, UBO registers and regulatory correspondence.
Is good governance mandatory for a DIFC entity?
Timely statutory filings and proper records are essential for DIFC entities. Atlas acts as your outsourced company secretary to keep you compliant.
What is a UBO register?
An Ultimate Beneficial Owner register records the individuals who ultimately own or control the entity. Maintaining it is a DIFC compliance requirement.
What happens if I miss a DIFC filing deadline?
Late or missed filings can lead to penalties and licence issues. Atlas tracks all deadlines and files on time to keep you in good standing.
Can Atlas act as company secretary for my DIFC entity?
Yes. Atlas serves as your outsourced company secretary, handling resolutions, minutes, registers and statutory filings.
What records must a DIFC company maintain?
Statutory registers, board and shareholder records, beneficial ownership details and corporate filings, all of which Atlas maintains for you.
How often does a DIFC licence need renewing?
DIFC licences are renewed annually. Atlas manages the renewal and the associated filings each year.
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