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  • Act amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 by S.I. 2017/1119 Sch. 3 para. 1
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Section 430.

SCHEDULE 10E+W+S Punishment of Offences under this Act

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2Sch. 10 applied (with modifications) (1.12.1997) by 1986 c. 53, Sch. 15A, para. 1(2) (as inserted by 1997 c. 32, s. 39(2), Sch. 6); S.I. 1997/2668, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I)

Sch. 10 applied (with modifications) (S.) (6.4.2001 to the extent as mentioned) by S.S.I. 2001/128, reg. 4, Sch. 2, Sch. 3

C3Sch. 10 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 103, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 2

C4Sch. 10 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 145, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 3 (as amended (13.3.2018) by The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments, Savings and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/208), regs. 1(3), 5(5))

C5Sch. 10 applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), {ss. 145 table 2}, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 3

C7Sch. 10 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (8.7.2021) by The Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/716), regs. 2, 37 (with reg. 5) (as amended (4.1.2024) by S.I. 2023/1399, regs. 1(2), 4, 11)

C8Sch. 10 applied in part (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (4.1.2024) by The Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/716), Sch. 1 para. 3 (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2023/1399, regs. 1(2), 4, 20)

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Section of Act creating offenceGeneral nature of offenceMode of prosecutionPunishmentDaily default fine (where applicable)
[F2A8(4)Directors failing to notify monitor of beginning of moratorium.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F3On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A8(5)Monitor failing to notify creditors etc of beginning of moratorium.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F2A17(6) Directors failing to notify monitor of change in end of moratorium.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F4On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A17(7)Monitor failing to notify creditors etc of change in end of moratorium.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F2A19(5) Company or officer failing to state in correspondence etc that moratorium in force.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F2A24(4) Directors failing to notify monitor of insolvency proceedings etc.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F5On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A25(3)(a) Company obtaining credit without disclosing existence of moratorium.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine

On conviction in England and Wales: a fine. On conviction in Scotland: the statutory maximum.]

[F2A25(3)(b) Obtaining credit for company without disclosing existence of moratorium.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F6On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A26(4)(a) Company granting security without monitor’s consent.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine

On conviction in England and Wales: a fine. On conviction in Scotland: the statutory maximum.]

[F2A26(4)(b) Authorising or permitting company to do so.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F7On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A27(1)(a) Company entering into market contract, etc.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine

On conviction in England and Wales: a fine. On conviction in Scotland: the statutory maximum.]

[F2A27(1)(b) Authorising or permitting company to do so.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F8On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A28(5)(a) Company making unauthorised payments.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine

On conviction in England and Wales: a fine. On conviction in Scotland: the statutory maximum.]

[F2A28(5)(b) Authorising or permitting company to do so.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F9On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A29(6)(a) Company making unauthorised disposal of property.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine

On conviction in England and Wales: a fine. On conviction in Scotland: the statutory maximum.]

[F2A29(6)(b) Authorising or permitting such a disposal.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F10On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A30(2)(a) Unauthorised disposal of hire-purchase property.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine

On conviction in England and Wales: a fine. On conviction in Scotland: the statutory maximum.]

[F2A30(2)(b) Authorising or permitting such a disposal.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F11On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A31(8) Directors failing to send to registrar copy of court order permitting disposal of charged property.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F2A31(10)(a) Company failing to comply with requirements relating to disposal of charged property.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine

On conviction in England and Wales: a fine. On conviction in Scotland: the statutory maximum.]

[F2A31(10)(b) Authorising or permitting such a failure.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F12On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A32(4)(a) Company failing to comply with requirements relating to disposal of hire-purchase property.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine

On conviction in England and Wales: a fine. On conviction in Scotland: the statutory maximum.]

[F2A32(4)(b) Authorising or permitting such a failure.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F13On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A32(6) Directors failing to send to registrar copy of court order permitting disposal of hire-purchase property.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F2A39(9) Monitor failing to notify creditors etc of change in monitor.Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F2A46(1) Fraud or privity to fraud during or in anticipation of moratorium.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F14On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A46(4) Knowingly taking in pawn or pledge, or otherwise receiving, company property.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F15On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A47(1) False representation or fraud for purpose of obtaining or extending moratorium.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F16On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F2A49(5) Directors failing to notify regulator of qualifying decision procedure in relation to regulated company

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine or both

[F17On conviction in England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F18 6A(1).False representation or fraud for purpose of obtaining members’ or creditors’ approval of proposed voluntary arrangement.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.]

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30Body corporate acting as receiver.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine.

The statutory maximum.

31F20. . . bankrupt [F21or person in respect of whom a debt relief order is made] acting as receiver or manager.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

38(5)Receiver failing to deliver accounts to registrar.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
39(2)Company and others failing to state in correspondence that receiver appointed.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.
43(6)Administrative receiver failing to file [F22copy] of order permitting disposal of charged property.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
45(5)Administrative receiver failing to file notice of vacation of office.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
46(4)Administrative receiver failing to give notice of his appointment.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
47(6)Failure to comply with provisions relating to statement of affairs, where administrative receiver appointed.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine.

The statutory maximum.

One-tenth of the statutory maximum.
48(8)Administrative receiver failing to comply with requirements as to his report.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
51(4)Body corporate or Scottish firm acting as receiver.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine.

The statutory maximum.

51(5)Undischarged bankrupt acting as receiver (Scotland).

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

53(2)Failing to deliver to registrar copy of instrument of appointment of receiver.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
54(3)Failing to deliver to registrar the court’s interlocutor appointing receiver.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
61(7)Receiver failing to send to registrar certified copy of court order authorising disposal of charged property.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
62(5)Failing to give notice to registrar of cessation or removal of receiver.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
64(2)Company and others failing to state on correspondence etc. that receiver appointed.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.
65(4)Receiver failing to send or publish notice of his appointment.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
66(6)Failing to comply with provisions concerning statement of affairs, where receiver appointed.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine.

Thestatutory maximum.

One-tenth of the statutory maximum.
67(8)Receiver failing to comply with requirements as to his report.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
85(2)Company failing to give notice in Gazette of resolution for voluntary winding up.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
89(4)Director making statutory declaration of company’s solvency without reasonable grounds for his opinion.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum.

89(6)Declaration under section 89 not delivered to registrar within prescribed time.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
[F23 92A(2)Liquidator failing to send progress report to members F24...SummaryLevel 3 on the standard scale]
[F2593(3)][F25Liquidator failing to summon general meeting of company at each year’s end.][F25Summary.][F25One-fifth of the statutory maximum.]
[F2694(4)Liquidator failing to send to company members a copy of account of winding up Summary.Level 3 on the standard scale]
[F2694(5)Liquidator failing to send to registrar a copy of account of winding upSummary.Level 3 on the standard scaleOne tenth of level 3 on the standard scale]
95(8)Liquidator failing to comply with [F27s. 95(1) to (4A)], where company insolvent.Summary.The statutory maximum.
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99(3)Directors failing to [F29send statement in prescribed form to creditors].

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine.

Thestatutory maximum.

[F30104A(2)Liquidator failing to send progress report to members and creditors F31...SummaryLevel 3 on the standard scale]
[F32105(3)][F32Liquidator failing to summon company general meeting and creditors’ meeting at each year’s end.][F32Summary.][F32One-fifth of the statutory maximum.]
[F33106(5)Liquidator failing to send to company members and creditors a copy of account of winding upSummaryLevel 3 on the standard scale]
[F33106(6)Liquidator failing to send to registrar a copy of account of winding upSummaryLevel 3 on the standard scale One tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.]
109(2)Liquidator failing to publish notice of his appointment.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
114(4)Directors exercising powers in breach of s. 114, where no liquidator.Summary.The statutory maximum.
131(7)Failing to comply with requirements as to statement of affairs, where liquidator appointed.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine.

The statutory maximum.

One-tenth of the statutory maximum.
164Giving, offering etc. corrupt inducement affecting appointment of liquidator.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine.

The statutory maximum.

166(7)Liquidator failing to comply with requirements of s. 166 in creditors’ voluntary winding up.Summary.The statutory maximum.
188(2)Default in compliance with s. 188 as to notification that company being wound up.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.
192(2)Liquidator failing to notify registrar as to progress of winding up.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
201(4)Failing to deliver to registrar [F22copy] of court order deferring dissolution.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
203(6)Failing to deliver to registrar copy of directions or result of appeal under s. 203.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
204(7)Liquidator failing to deliver to registrar copy of court order for early dissolution.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
204(8)Failing to deliver to registrar copy of court order deferring early dissolution.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
205(7)Failing to deliver to registrar copy of Secretary of State’s directions or court order deferring dissolution.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.
206(1)Fraud etc. in anticipation of winding up.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

206(2)Privity to fraud in anticipation of winding up; fraud, or privity to fraud, after commmencement of winding up.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

206(5)Knowingly taking in pawn or pledge, or otherwise receiving, company property.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

207Officer of company entering into transaction in fraud of company’s creditors.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

208Officer of company misconducting himself in course of winding up.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

209Officer or contributory destroying, falsifying, etc. company’s books.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

210Officer of company making material omission from statement relating to company’s affairs.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

211False representation or fraud for purpose of obtaining creditors’ consent to an agreement in connection with winding up.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

216(4)Contravening restrictions on re-use of name of company in insolvent liquadation.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

235(5)Failing to co-operate with office-holder.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

A fine.

Thestatutory maximum

One-tenth of the statutory maximum.
[F34251O(1)False representations or omissions in making an application for a debt relief order.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

7 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251O(2)(a)Failing to comply with duty in connection with an application for a debt relief order.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

2 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251O(2)(b)False representations or omissions in connection with duty in relation to an application for a debt relief order.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

7 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251O(4)(a)Failing to comply with duty in connection with a debt relief order.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

2 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251O(4)(b)False representations or omissions in connection with a duty in relation to a debt relief order.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

7 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251P(1)Failing to deliver books, records and papers to official receiver, concealing or destroying them or making false entries in them by person in respect of whom a debt relief order is made.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

7 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251P(2)Person in respect of whom debt relief order is made doing anything falling within paragraphs (c) to (e) of section 251P(1) during the period of 12 months ending with the application date or doing anything falling within paragraphs (b) to (e) of section 251P(1) after that date but before the effective date.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

7 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251Q(1)Fraudulent disposal of property by person in respect of whom a debt relief order is made.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

2 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251R(1)Disposal of property that is not paid for by person in respect of whom a debt relief order is made.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

7 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251R(2)Obtaining property in respect of which money is owed by a person in respect of whom a debt relief order is made.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

7 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

251S(1)Person in respect of whom a debt relief order is made obtaining credit or engaging in business without disclosing his status or name.

1. On indictment

2. Summary

2 years or a fine, or both.

12 months or the statutory maximum, or both.]

[F35 262A(1). False representation or fraud for purpose of obtaining creditors’ approval of proposed voluntary arrangement.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.]

[F36263O False representations or omissions in connection with a bankruptcy application.

1On indictment

2Summary

17 years or a fine, or both.

212 months or the statutory maximum, or both.]

353(1)Bankrupt failing to disclose property or disposals to official receiver or trustee.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

354(1)Bankrupt failing to deliver property to, or concealing property from, official receiver or trustee.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

354(2)Bankrupt removing property which he is required to deliver to official receiver or trustee.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

354(3)Bankrupt failing to account for loss of substantial part of property.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

355(1)Bankrupt failing to deliver books, papers and records to official receiver or trustee.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

355(2)Bankrupt concealing, destroying etc. books, papers or records, or making false entries in them.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

355(3)Bankrupt disposing of, or altering, books, papers or records relating to his estate or affairs.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

356(1)Bankrupt making material omission in statement relating to his affairs.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

356(2)Bankrupt making false statement, or failing to inform trustee, where false debt proved.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 ears or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

357Bankrupt fraudulently disposing of property.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

358Bankrupt absconding with property he is required to deliver to official receiver or trustee.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

359(1)Bankrupt disposing of property obtained on credit and not paid for.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

359(2)Obtaining property in respect of which money is owed by a bankrupt.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

7 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

360(1)Bankrupt obtaining credit or engaging in business without disclosing his status or name in which he was made bankrupt.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

360(3)Person made bankrupt in Scotland or Northern Ireland obtaining credit, etc. in England and Wales.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

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389Acting as insolvency practitioner when not qualified.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

429(5)Contravening s. 429 in respect of disabilities imposed by county court on revocation of administration order.

1.On indictment

2.Summary.

2 years or a fine, or both.

6 months or the statutory maximum, or both.

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[F39Sch. B1, para. 18(7).Making false statement in statutory declaration where administrator appointed by holder of floating charge.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

2 years, or a fine or both.

6 months, or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F39Sch. B1, para. 20.Holder of floating charge failing to notify administrator or others of commencement of appointment.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

2 years, or a fine or both.

6 months, or the statutory maximum or both.]

One-tenth of the statutory maximum.
[F39Sch. B1, para. 27(4).Making false statement in statutory declaration where appointment of administrator proposed by company or directors.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

2 years, or a fine or both.

6 months, or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F39Sch. B1, para. 29(7).Making false statement in statutory declaration where administrator appointed by company or directors.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

2 years, or a fine or both.

6 months, or the statutory maximum or both.]

[F39Sch. B1, para. 32.Company or directors failing to notify administrator or others of commencement of appointment.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

2 years, or a fine or both.

6 months, or the statutory maximum or both.

One-tenth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 45(2).Administrator, company or officer failing to state in business document that administrator appointed.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 46(9).Administrator failing to give notice of his appointment.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 48(4).Failing to comply with provisions about statement of affairs where administrator appointed.

1. On indictment.

2. Summary.

A fine.

The statutory maximum.

One-tenth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 49(7).Administrator failing to send out statement of his proposals.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 51(5).Administrator failing to [F40seek creditors' decision].Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 53(3).Administrator failing to report decision taken [F41by creditors].Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 54(7).Administrator failing to report [F42creditors' decision on] revised proposal.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 56(2).Administrator failing to [F43seek creditors' decision].Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 71(6).Administrator failing to file court order enabling disposal of charged property.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 72(5).Administrator failing to file court order enabling disposal of hire-purchase property.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 77(3).Administrator failing to notify Registrar of Companies of automatic end of administration.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 78(6).Administrator failing to give notice of extension by consent of term of office.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 80(6).Administrator failing to give notice of termination of administration where objective achieved.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 84(9).Administrator failing to comply with provisions where company moves to dissolution.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 86(3).Administrator failing to notify Registrar of Companies where court terminates administration.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
[F39Sch. B1, para. 89(3).Administrator failing to give notice on ceasing to be qualified.Summary.One-fifth of the statutory maximum.One-fiftieth of the statutory maximum.]
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Textual Amendments

F1Note in Sch. 10 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Group 2

F18Entry in Sch. 10 inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 2, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 12; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

F19Entries in Sch. 10 repealed (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 278, 279, Sch. 17 para. 39(3)(a)-(h), Sch. 26 (with s. 249(1)-(3)(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

F20Word in entry in Sch. 10 repealed (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 269, 278, 279, Sch. 23 para. 17(a), Sch. 26 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

F21Words in Table in Sch. 10 inserted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 15(2) (with Sch. 20 para. 15(4)); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

F22Words in Sch. 10 substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009, (S.I. 2009/1941) arts. 2(1), 8, {Sch. 1 para. 80} (with art. 10, Sch. 1 para. 84)

F25Words in Sch. 10 repealed (S.) (1.4.2016 for specified purposes, 6.4.2019 in so far as not already in force) by The Public Services Reform (Insolvency) (Scotland) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/141), arts. 1(3)(4), 5(3) (with arts. 14, 15) (see S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(a))

F26Words in Sch. 10 substituted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 53(2); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F27Words in Sch. 10 substituted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 53(3); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F28Words in Sch. 10 omitted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 53(4); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F29Words in Sch. 10 substituted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 53(5); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F32Words in Sch. 10 repealed (S.) (1.4.2016 for specified purposes, 6.4.2019 in so far as not already in force) by The Public Services Reform (Insolvency) (Scotland) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/141), arts. 1(3)(4), 6(3) (with arts. 14, 15) (see S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(a))

F33Words in Sch. 10 substituted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 53(6); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F34Entries in Sch. 10 inserted (24.2.2009 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.2009) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 108(3), 148(5), Sch. 20 para. 15(3) (with Sch. 20 para. 15(4)); S.I. 2009/382, art. 2

F35Entry in Sch. 10 inserted (1.1.2003) by 2000 c. 39, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 16; S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5)

F37Entry in Sch. 10 repealed (1.4.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 269, 279, Sch. 23 para. 17(b), Sch. 26 (with s. 249(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

F38Entries in Sch. 10 omitted (26.6.2020) by virtue of Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 3 para. 33(2) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2))

F39Entries in Sch. 10 inserted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 39(2) (with s. 249(1)-(3)(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

F40Words in Sch. 10 substituted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 11(2); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F41Words in Sch. 10 substituted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 11(3); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F42Words in Sch. 10 inserted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 11(4); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F43Words in Sch. 10 substituted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 6.4.2019 for S. in so far as not already in force) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 9 para. 11(5); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(d); S.I. 2016/1020, reg. 4(e) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/363, reg. 3); S.I. 2019/816, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 5)

F44Words in Sch. 10 omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 6 para. 22(5)(b); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(e)(vi) (with art. 7)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10Sch. 10: entry relating to s. 93(3) modified (S.) (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/128, reg. 4(2), Sch. 3

C11 Sch. 10: entry relating to s. 105(3) modified (S.) (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/128, reg. 4(2), Sch. 3

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