# Companies Act 2006, Section 425: Default in sending out copies of accounts and reports: offences

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) If default is made in complying with section 423 or 424, an offence is committed by—
(a) the company, and
(b) every officer of the company who is in default.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
(a) on conviction on indictment, to a fine;
(b) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/425 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/companies-act-2006/section-425
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