Business Law Library & Tracker
Business Sales & Acquisitions
Asset sales, share sales, due diligence, completion and business transfers.
Sources last reviewed 17 Aug 2026
Main law guides
158
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
97
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
11
New, amended & reviewed
Plain-English explainers, not legal advice. Use the linked official source for section-level detail, and get advice for your situation.
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Main lawNew Zealand
Commerce Act 1986
1986 No 5
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Consumer Law & TradingContracts & CommercialBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsCompetition, Cartels & Market ConductFranchising, Distribution & Dealerships
Main lawNew Zealand
Real Estate Agents Act 2008
2008 No 66
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Regulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsWorkplace Investigations & Misconduct
Main lawNew Zealand
Public Works Act 1981
1981 No 35
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsCommercial Leases, Rent & OutgoingsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006
2006 No 1
PriorityIn force6 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Contracts & CommercialRegulatory ComplianceBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsWorkplace Investigations & Misconduct
Main lawNew Zealand
Urban Development Act 2020
2020 No 42
PriorityIn force6 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Planning, Building & Local ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceContractors & Worker StatusBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsEnvironmental Consents & WasteStandards, Accreditation & Certification
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