Is a private limited company legally required to have a company secretary?

Answer options:

Yes, all companies must have a secretary.

No, the requirement was abolished by the Companies Act 2006.

Yes, unless the company has only one director.

No, but they must employ an external solicitor instead.

How to approach this question

Recall the deregulation introduced by the CA 2006 for private companies.

B.No, the requirement was abolished by the Companies Act 2006.✓ Correct

The Companies Act 2006 removed the mandatory requirement for private companies to appoint a company secretary, though they may still choose to do so.

Confusing the rules for public companies (who must have a qualified secretary) with private companies.

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