Regulating entities
This section relates to the laws on how entities, including companies, incorporated societies, building societies and limited partnerships, are created, administered and wound up.
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Du Val statutory management
On 21 August 2024, following a recommendation of the Financial Markets Authority, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs placed a number of entities and subsidiaries of the Du Val Group into statutory management under the Corporation (Investigations and Management) Act 1989.
Companies Act reforms
This page sets out background information on a package of reforms of the Companies Act and related corporate governance legislation
Incorporated Societies Act 2022
This page sets out background information on the review of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and the enactment of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Our work with the PCO
We are working with the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) to revise Acts and make them more accessible, readable and easier to understand.
Financial Reporting Act 2013
A review of the financial reporting framework led to the Financial Reporting Act 2013 which sets reporting requirements for businesses and registered charities.
Insolvency Review Working Group
The Insolvency Review Working Group was a panel of experts set up in November 2015 to examine aspects of corporate insolvency law.
Supporting the integrity of the corporate governance system
The corporate governance system provides the legal infrastructure for the operation of businesses, not-for-profit entities and civil society organisations.
Changes to the Takeovers Code
The Takeovers Code aims to ensure transparency and equitable processes for control-change transactions in the shares of companies it covers.
Historic reform of corporate law
This section covers historic reform of legislation supporting the integrity of the corporate system.
Mandatory climate-related disclosures
Some financial market participants must disclose their climate-related risks and opportunities in annual climate statements.
The Business Payment Practices Act 2023 has been repealed
The Business Payment Practices Act Repeal Act 2024 has come into force.
Review of New Zealand Companies Office Fees and Levies (2025)
Web versions of the documents for the consultation 'Review of New Zealand Companies Office Fees and Levies (2025)'.