Companies Act 2014 section 837

Interpretation generally (Chapter 4)

Section 837 sets out the definitions of key terms used throughout Chapter 4, which deals with disqualification of directors and other officers.

• "Company" is broadly defined to include all companies and any body, whether incorporated or not, that may be wound up under the Act
• "Court" means the High Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction dealing with a person in criminal or civil proceedings, in the context of disqualification orders made on the court's own initiative
• "Officer" includes any director, shadow director or secretary of a company, and a "default order" is one made against a person for failing to comply with filing or notification requirements owed to the Registrar
• "Relevant requirement" covers any provision of the Act, including repealed provisions, requiring returns, accounts, documents or notices to be filed with or sent to the Registrar

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