Companies Act 2014 section 899A

Function imposed on Registrar under section 930D

Section 899A identifies an additional function assigned to the Registrar of Companies, arising from the conflict of interest provisions set out in section 930D of the Act.

• Section 930D imposes additional requirements on certain parties, including the Registrar, regarding the performance of their functions.
• The provision is concerned with ensuring that conflicts of interest are avoided in the carrying out of regulatory duties.
• This section was introduced by the Companies (Statutory Audits) Act 2018, reflecting enhanced governance standards for those involved in audit oversight.
• The Registrar must comply with the conflict of interest obligations set out in section 930D alongside their other statutory functions.