Valid from 01/10/2007
[F1238ATime allowed for sending out copies of accounts and reportsE+W+S
(1)The time allowed for sending out copies of the company's annual accounts and reports is as follows.
(2)A private company must comply with section 238(1) not later than—
(a)the end of the period for delivering accounts and reports (see section 244), or
(b)if earlier, the date on which it actually delivers its accounts and reports under section 242.
(3)A public company must comply with section 238(1) not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting at which copies of the documents are to be laid in accordance with section 241.
(4)If in the case of a public company copies are sent out later than is required by subsection (3), they shall, despite that, be deemed to have been duly sent if it is so agreed by all the members entitled to attend and vote at the meeting.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 238A inserted (1.10.2007 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 3(8) of the amending S.I.) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 10(1), Sch. 4 para. 3(3) (with art. 12)