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Business Identity, Registers & Filings
Company and business identifiers, registers, ownership details and filings.
Sources last reviewed 17 Aug 2026
Main law guides
158
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Charitable Trusts Act 1957
1957 No 18
PriorityIn force8 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
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New Zealand Business Number Act 2016
2016 No 16
PriorityIn force5 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Digital & EcommerceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsBusiness Identity, Registers & FilingsDigital Identity & Electronic Transactions