Section 492: Fixing of auditor's remuneration

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

Part 16: Audit — Chapter 2: Appointment of auditors

The remuneration of an auditor appointed by the members of a company must be fixed by the members by ordinary resolution or in such manner as the members may by ordinary resolution determine.

The remuneration of an auditor appointed by the directors of a company must be fixed by the directors.

The remuneration of an auditor appointed by the Secretary of State must be fixed by the Secretary of State.

For the purposes of this section "remuneration" includes sums paid in respect of expenses.

This section applies in relation to benefits in kind as to payments of money.

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