GARIMA NAGPAL
Dubai
Summary
Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and over 8 years of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, legal documentation, and corporate structuring across the UAE and India. Experienced in board governance, corporate secretarial matters, regulatory filings, AML/CFT compliance, and multi-jurisdiction company incorporation. Skilled in advising management on regulatory obligations, supporting corporate transactions, and ensuring adherence to legal and governance frameworks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Corporate Support Consultant
Crowe UAE
Dubai, UAE
06.2022 - Current
- Advising clients on company incorporation, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance across UAE jurisdictions including RAKICC, JAFZA, AFZA, DMCC and Mainland entities.
- Managing corporate secretarial activities including preparation of board resolutions, agendas, notices, and minutes of Board and Annual General Meetings.
- Drafting and reviewing legal documentation including Power of Attorney, shareholder resolutions, corporate amendments and restructuring documents.
- Supporting corporate restructuring, license amendments, shareholding changes and company liquidation processes.
- Facilitating company re-domiciliation and property transfers while coordinating with Dubai Land Department and other authorities.
- Ensuring compliance with Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) regulations and maintaining regulatory filings.
- Conducting Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients including PEPs and HNIs.
- Performing AML/CFT compliance monitoring including sanctions screening, risk assessments and regulatory reporting.
- Maintaining compliance for more than 200 corporate registrations ensuring timely renewals and regulatory adherence.
Compliance Officer
Pragya Products Private Limited
New Delhi, India
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed statutory compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 including regulatory coordination with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Companies and SEBI.
- Prepared board documentation including board resolutions, notices and minutes.
- Conducted corporate due diligence and regulatory document verification for corporate transactions.
- Drafted and reviewed legal agreements and commercial contracts.
- Assisted in company incorporation and secretarial compliance filings.
- Coordinated with external auditors for secretarial audits and compliance reviews.
- Performed annual KYC compliance for company directors and maintained statutory registers.
Assistant Compliance Officer
Logic Fruit Technologies Pvt Ltd
Haryana, India
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained statutory records and filings under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Drafted Memorandum and Articles of Association and supported company incorporation processes.
- Prepared and reviewed consultancy agreements, NDAs and other legal contracts.
- Filed statutory forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and ensured regulatory compliance.
Legal Intern
Daikin Air-Conditioning India Pvt Ltd
Haryana, India
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted with regulatory filings and compliance matters with the Registrar of Companies.
- Prepared legal notices under the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour cases.
- Drafted legal documents including Power of Attorney, affidavits and vakalatnamas.
- Assisted legal team with representation before consumer and civil courts.
Education
Company Secretary (CS) -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
IndiaBachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
Lloyd Law College
IndiaMaster of Commerce (M.Com) - undefined
Delhi University
IndiaBachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Delhi University
IndiaSkills
- Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial Practice
- Board and Shareholder Meetings
- Corporate Structuring and Incorporation
- Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Law
- Legal Drafting and Contract Review
- AML / CFT Compliance and Risk Assessment
- Due Diligence and Regulatory Filings
- UBO Compliance and Corporate Documentation
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Timeline
Senior Corporate Support Consultant
Crowe UAE
06.2022 - Current
Compliance Officer
Pragya Products Private Limited
01.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Compliance Officer
Logic Fruit Technologies Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 03.2017
Legal Intern
Daikin Air-Conditioning India Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
Lloyd Law College
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - undefined
Delhi University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Delhi University
Company Secretary (CS) -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 25 December 1990
- Nationality: Indian
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Marital Status: Married