Study Abroad

Career as a Company Secretary is not only prestigious and financially satisfying but also brings with it a high level of job happiness. Company Secretary is an in-house legal expert, a compliance officer of the Company, a specialist in corporate laws, securities laws & capital market and corporate governance. After the globalization of services, the Company Secretary profession is initiated in different countries. India is entering into a mutual broad economic co-operation Agreements with various countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and many More. These agreements with countries acknowledge Company Secretaries with a free passage beyond borders.
Many Company Secretaries are already operating for various companies in various countries like the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Middle-east, Africa, etc. By their research and the legal tendency of mind, companies across the border have accepted their professional skill sets. Company Secretary professional also possesses the managerial capabilities and analytical skills.
UK: There is a collaboration with ICSI and ICAI-UK. After clearing some papers, you can serve in London as a company secretary. ICSI has entered into Memorandum of Association (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK. This MoU with ICSA recognizes Company Secretaries of both the countries on several conditions. The method of globalization and the means of absolute economic cooperation that India is instating has also set in consideration mutual recognition agreements between the ICSI and Institutes governing the profession in various other countries. This is clearing up the world to Company Secretaries.
Singapore: In Singapore, it is compulsory for each company to appoint a CS, therefore, you may get a better scope in Singapore. You can visit The Singapore Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (SAICSA).
Australia: In Australia, there is a comparable course like ICSI where you may get a membership of Chartered Secretary Australia and consequently a job of your choice. In Australia, CS is called Governance professional and the institute is called Governance Institute of Australia.
As far as salary package is concerned, one can expect something around 7 to 8 LPA (for a knowledgeable deserving candidate in the beginning). As the experience grows, it gets converted into a highly rewarding career.