Purpose

This transaction is for:

• a company to notify ASIC of the failure to appoint a replacement auditor. 
• a member of a proprietary company with more than one crowd source funding shareholder to apply to ASIC to appoint an auditor; or
• a member of a public company to apply to ASIC to appoint an auditor.

Legislative References

Corporations Act 2001\s327E
Corporations Act 2001\s327F

Applicable Fees

$49

Lodging Period

A company has seven (7) days to notify ASIC of a failure to appoint a replacement auditor.

Late Fees

Companies must notify ASIC of a failure to appoint a replacement auditor within seven (7) days, otherwise late fees will apply: 

Corporations (Fees) Regulations 2001 - Schedule 2 - Registry Fees: item 14

Related Information

Appointment of an auditor

Removal of an auditor of a company

Online Lodgement

Log in to ASIC’s Regulatory Portal

Paper Lodgement

If you believe you cannot submit via the portal, please contact us for advice on how to proceed.