Under Sri Lankan corporate law, every Private Limited company is legally required to appoint a qualified, registered Company Secretary. Failure to file mandatory statutory forms or update corporate changes can lead to severe fines, court prosecutions, or enterprise strike-offs by the Registrar of Companies (ROC). At KSK Associates, our principal K. Saman Sanjeewa serves as your authorized Registered Company Secretary, guaranteeing that your corporate affairs are conducted with legal rigor and impeccable record-keeping.
Our Secretarial Practice Areas
We provide end-to-end secretarial custody for newly incorporated ventures as well as established corporate groups requiring structured board governance.
Company Incorporation & Registration
Fast-track company registration with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) for Private Limited (PVT LTD), Public, Guarantee, and Offshore entities.
- Company name approval and name reservation search
- Drafting Articles of Association and Form 1 (Registration Application)
- Form 18 (Director Consents) and Form 19 (Secretary Consent) filing
- Securing Certificate of Incorporation & official corporate gazette notice
Mandatory Annual Returns & ROC Filings
Preparing and submitting statutory annual filings within mandatory deadlines to maintain active, good-standing legal status.
- Preparation and submission of Annual Returns (Form 15)
- Form 20 filing for changes in directors, secretaries, or corporate addresses
- Certified true copies and certified corporate extracts from ROC records
Statutory Registers & Board Resolutions
Maintaining legal custody of mandatory corporate registers and drafting formal board resolutions for banking and commercial transactions.
- Maintenance of Register of Members, Directors, and Charges
- Drafting Board Resolutions for bank account openings, loans, and leases
- Share allotments, transfers, share certificate issuance, and Form 6 filings
Step-by-Step Company Registration Process
Name Approval & Clearance
We perform the preliminary name search and obtain formal name approval from the Department of Registrar of Companies.
Drafting Corporate Articles & Statutory Forms
Drafting the company Articles of Association, Form 1, Form 18, and Form 19 with shareholder and director signatures.
ROC Lodgment & Certificate Issuance
Submitting paperwork to the ROC, paying statutory duties, and obtaining your official Certificate of Incorporation.
Corporate Bank Account & Tax Registration
Drafting bank resolutions, issuing share certificates, and registering your TIN/VAT numbers with the Inland Revenue Department.
Incorporate a Company or Appoint a Secretary
Speak with Registered Company Secretary K. Saman Sanjeewa to start your company or streamline your annual ROC filings.