Practices / Corporate, Compliance & Regulatory Services
PRACTICES
Corporate, Compliance & Regulatory Services
SGS & Partners forms and administers companies, provides company secretarial services and keeps businesses compliant with corporate and regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions they operate in. We also advise on governance and risk, and support funds and financial intermediaries with regulation.
Who we work with: Companies setting up or operating in more than one jurisdiction, multinational groups, asset managers, funds, e-money service providers and other financial intermediaries.
Company formation and administration
We handle incorporations and the ongoing administration of companies, so that filings, records and registered details stay current in each jurisdiction.
Company secretarial services
We carry out company secretarial duties, including statutory registers, board and shareholder meetings, minutes and filings.
Corporate and legal services in Saudi Arabia
Corporate and legal services in Saudi Arabia are provided through our partner, Osama Al Yamani Law Co. (OSY Law).
Intellectual property
We help clients manage intangible assets such as trademarks and patents, and advise on licensing and royalty arrangements.
Corporate governance and risk management
We design governance frameworks, enterprise risk management and internal control systems, carry out governance diagnostics and support compliance with ESG and sustainability reporting requirements. Our professionals serve on boards in executive, non-executive and independent roles.
Regulatory support for funds and financial intermediaries
We advise asset managers, funds, e-money service providers and other financial intermediaries on compliance, including AML and CTF programme design, risk assessment and licensing applications. We also support fund structuring, the establishment and management of investment vehicles, and investor reporting under EU, US and offshore regulatory regimes.
Frequently asked questions
How can a foreign company set up in the UK?
A foreign company can incorporate a UK subsidiary at Companies House or register a UK establishment of the overseas company. SGS & Partners handles the incorporation or registration and the ongoing administration and compliance that follow.
What does a company secretary do?
A company secretary keeps the statutory registers, prepares board and shareholder meetings and minutes, and makes filings with the companies registry. In the UK, private companies are not required to appoint one, but the duties still have to be carried out. SGS & Partners provides company secretarial services in the jurisdictions where its clients operate.
What is AML and CTF compliance for financial firms?
Regulated financial businesses must have systems to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, including risk assessments, customer due diligence, monitoring and reporting. We design AML and CTF programmes and carry out risk assessments for asset managers, funds, e-money service providers and other financial intermediaries.
Can SGS & Partners help with a fund or e-money licence application?
Yes. We support licensing applications, fund structuring and investor reporting under EU, US and offshore regulatory regimes.
Can SGS & Partners help with legal matters in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. In Saudi Arabia, legal services are provided by our partner, Osama Al Yamani Law Co. (OSY Law), working alongside our tax, accounting and corporate teams.
