Companies Act 2014 section 218

Service of notices on members

Section 218 sets out the rules for how a company or its officers may serve notices on members, including the permitted methods of delivery and the deemed times at which notices are considered to have been received.

• Notices to members must generally be in writing and may be delivered by hand, left at the member's registered address, sent by prepaid post, or transmitted by electronic means where permitted
• Electronic service is only allowed where the company's constitution permits it or where the member has given written consent to receive notices electronically and has not withdrawn that consent
• Deemed service times vary by method: immediate on hand delivery, 24 hours after posting on a weekday (Monday to Thursday), 72 hours if posted on a Friday, 48 hours if posted on a Saturday or Sunday, and 12 hours after despatch for electronic notices
• The company's constitution may override or modify certain of these rules, particularly the deemed service provisions, provided any alternative arrangements are reasonable