Corporate secretarial services | Amesto

Compliance is ongoing, not just at setup.

Incorporating a company is only the beginning. As your business grows, every legal entity must continue to meet ongoing governance and statutory obligations to remain in good standing.Without the right support, managing governance across multiple jurisdictions becomes complex quickly, increasing the risk of missed obligations and compliance gaps. We help businesses meet these requirements across Europe and North America, reducing administrative burden so you can focus on growing your business.

Entity Formation & Corporate Changes

Support for company incorporations and ongoing company changes, to establish and maintain well-governed legal entities.

Governance & Statutory Records

We maintain statutory registers, shareholder records and governance documentation, helping ensure your corporate records remain accurate and up to date.

Ongoing Compliance

Annual returns, statutory filings and ongoing corporate obligations delivered in line with local requirements to keep your business compliant year after year.

What we handle

The full corporate secretarial scope.

We support every stage of your legal entities' lifecycle, from incorporation through to ongoing governance and compliance. Our dedicated corporate secretarial team supports businesses across Ireland, Spain, the UK, the US and the Nordics, providing a consistent approach to governance as your international operations grow.

US Software Company

"We truly felt that they were part of our team."

"We always felt our Corporate Governance was in great hands and that Amesto Global was always there for counsel and guidance. We truly felt that they were part of our team. This is of paramount importance to us as a global company operating in multiple locations."

PRESIDENT US software company

Questions?

Frequently asked questions.

What are corporate secretarial services?

Corporate Secretarial services generally refer to the legal and administrative functions required to keep a company in good standing and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. A Corporate Secretary is responsible for overseeing administrative tasks, ensuring legal compliance and managing a company’s governance processes.

What does corporate secretarial include?

Our corporate secretarial services support every stage of your legal entities' lifecycle. This includes entity formation, corporate changes, governance documentation, statutory register maintenance, annual compliance filings and ongoing corporate governance support, helping keep your entities compliant and in good standing.

Where do you provide corporate secretarial services?

Our corporate secretarial team supports businesses in Ireland, Spain, the UK, the US and the Nordics. For businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions, we provide one coordinated point of contact, helping simplify governance as your international operations grow.

When should we outsource corporate secretarial services?

Many businesses choose to outsource corporate secretarial services when expanding into new markets, managing multiple legal entities or when internal teams no longer have the time or expertise to oversee ongoing governance and compliance. Outsourcing provides access to local expertise while reducing the administrative burden on your team.

Do we need a local director in the countries where we operate?

Requirements vary by jurisdiction. We provide guidance on local governance requirements and help you understand any obligations relating to directors, company secretaries and other corporate appointments based on where your business operates. Where required, we can also assist with local director or company secretary services.

What happens if an annual return is filed late?

Missing a filing deadline can have compliance implications, including financial penalties or changes to an entity's status, depending on local requirements. Our team monitors key deadlines and coordinates statutory filings, helping your business meet local filing requirements.

Can you handle governance across multiple entities in different countries?

Yes. We support businesses with legal entities across Europe and North America, providing a consistent approach to corporate governance and compliance across every jurisdiction where you operate. Our teamcoordinates ongoing governance requirements, helping simplify compliance as your international operations grow.

What is a corporate entity health check?

A Corporate Entity Health Check is a review of your legal entity's governance and compliance status. We assess your corporate records, identify any gaps or discrepancies and provide practical recommendations to help ensure your entities remain up to date with local requirements. It is often a valuable first step when taking over an existing entity, expanding internationally or preparing for due diligence.

Keep every entity in good standing.