Point in time view as at 06/04/2018.
Companies Act 2006, Section 492 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 02 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)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.
(2)The remuneration of an auditor appointed by the directors of a company must be fixed by the directors.
(3)The remuneration of an auditor appointed by the Secretary of State must be fixed by the Secretary of State.
(4)For the purposes of this section “remuneration” includes sums paid in respect of expenses.
(5)This section applies in relation to benefits in kind as to payments of money.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 492 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2008) by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1911), reg. 37
C2Ss. 484-539 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2009) by The Unregistered Companies Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2436), regs. 3-5, Sch. 1 para. 11 (with transitional provisions and savings in regs. 7, 9, Sch. 2)
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