ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Companies Act
843. Requirements for proper lodgement
Edition: 2024-12-27 · In force
843. Requirements for proper lodgement
(1)A document lodged with the Registrar for registration is not properly lodged for the purposes of this Act unless the following requirements are satisfied—(a)requirements imposed under section 839 with respect to—(i)the contents of the document; and(ii)the form, authentication and manner of its lodgement;(b)any applicable requirements under regulations made for the purpose of section 840;(c)any applicable requirements under an agreement entered into under section 841;(d)in so far as it consists of, or includes, names and addresses—any requirements of this Act with respect to permitted characters, letters or symbols or with respect to its being accompanied on lodgement by a certificate as to the transliteration of any element;(e)any applicable requirements of the Registrar’s Rules;(f)any applicable requirements of regulations made for the purpose of section 849;(g)any applicable requirements with regard to payment of a fee in respect of its lodgement with the Registrar.(2)The Registrar may accept and register a document that does not comply with the requirements under subsection (1).(3)The acceptance or registration of a document by the Registrar under subsection (2) does not affect—(a)any liability for failure to comply with the requirements of the provision under which the document is lodged with the Registrar with regard to the contents of the document;(b)the continuing obligation to comply with the requirements referred to in subsection (1); or(c)the exercise of the Registrar's powers under section 844 or 845.(4)Objection may not be taken as to the legal effect of action taken by the Registrar on the ground that the requirements referred to in subsection (1) are not satisfied.