What are the tasks a company secretary is required to undertake under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)?

• The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) requires the company secretary to undertake the following tasks:
  • maintain a registered office;
  • notify ASIC of the personal details of directors and secretaries and any changes;
  • respond to ASIC queries;
  • notify ASIC if the principal place of business changes;
  • notify ASIC of any share issues; and
  • lodge financial reports with ASIC (if required).
• The company secretary of a private company must also notify ASIC of changes to the:
  • member register;
  • share structure; and
  • the ultimate holding company.
• These duties are in addition to the company secretary's duties as an officer of the company.
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