Companies Act 2014 section 176

The location and means for holding general meetings

Section 176 sets out the rules governing where a company may hold its annual general meetings and extraordinary general meetings, including the requirements that apply when meetings are held outside the State or across multiple venues.

• Annual general meetings and extraordinary general meetings may be held inside or outside the State.
• If a meeting is held outside the State without the written consent of all members entitled to attend and vote, the company must provide for electronic participation.
• The electronic participation arrangements must comply with the requirements set out in section 176A.
• Meetings may be held simultaneously in two or more venues, whether inside or outside the State, using electronic communications technology.