Business Law Library & Tracker
Business Sales & Acquisitions
Asset sales, share sales, due diligence, completion and business transfers.
Sources last reviewed 7 Sept 2026
Main law guides
158
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
98
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
13
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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