Corporations Act 2001
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Hide history noteCCH Note: The application of Division 1 is affected by the following legislative instruments that commenced or were amended on or after 1 January 2022: the ASIC Corporations (Externally-Administered Bodies) Instrument 2015/251.
For other legislative instruments or class orders before 1 January 2022 that affect the application of Division 1, please consult the legislative instruments or class orders directly. These are reproduced in the regulatory-resources section of the company-law practice area in CCH iKnowConnect.
Note: This Division applies to retail CCIVs with modifications: see Subdivision C of Division 4 of Part 8B.4 .
CCH Note: Section 298 is modified by the ASIC Corporations (Externally-Administered Bodies) Instrument 2015/251.
The company, registered scheme, registrable superannuation entity or disclosing entity must prepare a directors ' report for each financial year.
298(1AA)
Except in the case of a company limited by guarantee or a company covered under subsection (1AC) , the report must include: (a) the general information required by sections 299 (all entities) and 299A (additional requirements for listed entities); and (b) the specific information required by sections 300 , 300A and 300C ; and (c) a copy of the auditor ' s declaration under section 307C in relation to the audit for the financial year.
298(1AB)
In the case of a company limited by guarantee, the report must include: (a) the general information required by section 300B ; and (b) a copy of the auditor ' s declaration under section 307C in relation to the audit or review for the financial year.
298(1AC)
This subsection covers a company if the company has not had its financial report for the relevant financial year audited because subsection 301(2) or (5) exempts it from the requirement to do so under subsection 301(1) .
298(1AD)
In the case of a company covered under subsection (1AC) , the report must include: (a) the general information required by section 299 ; and (b) the specific information required by section 300 .
298(1A)
If the financial report for a financial year includes additional information under paragraph 295(3)(c) (information included to give true and fair view of financial position and performance), the directors ' report for the financial year must also: (a) set out the directors ' reasons for forming the opinion that the inclusion of that additional information was necessary to give the true and fair view required by section 297 ; and (b) specify where that additional information can be found in the financial report.
298(2)
The report must: (a) be made in accordance with a resolution of the directors; and (b) specify the date on which the report is made; and (c) be signed by a director.
Note: Section 1228 deals with directors ' resolutions for CCIVs.
Small proprietary companies
298(3)
A small proprietary company does not have to comply with subsection (1) for a financial year if: (a) it is preparing financial statements for that year in response to a shareholder direction under section 293 ; and (b) the direction specified that a directors ' report need not be prepared; and (c) paragraph 292(2)(c) (about having CSF shareholders) does not apply to the company for the financial year.
Small companies limited by guarantee
298(4)
A small company limited by guarantee does not have to comply with subsection (1) for a financial year if: (a) it is preparing the financial statements for that year in response to a member direction under section 294A ; and (b) the direction specified that a directors ' report need not be prepared.
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