am being a retard, but can't remember if a company can have more than one appointed secretary?
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Under the current act you don't even need a company secretary.
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One can pay a secretary around 5k for services done for the company, hence some tax advantage.Originally posted by wizard1974uk View PostWhy would you want more than one anyway?Comment
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However you can have a director/secretary, a dual role.Originally posted by SandyDown View PostOne can pay a secretary around 5k for services done for the company, hence some tax advantage.Comment
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I think it can or will be able to very soon.Originally posted by thunderlizard View PostNo, it cannot.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!
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You can also pay dividends to shareholders without having a 5k restriction and without the need for any official role in the company, so the question remains; why would you want to?Proud owner of +5 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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