Explanatory Notes

Companies Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 46

8 November 2006

Commentary

Part 16: Audit

Chapter 4: Removal, Resignation, Etc of Auditors
Section 516: Resignation of auditor

788.This section restates the right of an auditor to resign by written notice to the company. His resignation is effective from the date it is delivered to the company’s registered office, or from a later date specified in it. To be effective it must be accompanied by the statement required by section 519.