Section 425: Default in sending out copies of accounts and reports: offences

Companies Act 2006 · 2006 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 15: Accounts and reports — Chapter 7: Publication of accounts and reports

If default is made in complying with section 423 or 424, an offence is committed by—

the company, and
every officer of the company who is in default.

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

on conviction on indictment, to a fine;
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.

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