Business Law Library & Tracker
Not-for-Profits & Charities
Charities, incorporated societies, clubs, associations and social enterprises.
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
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11
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Charities Act 2005
2005 No 39
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsCharities, Clubs & Member Governance
Main lawNew Zealand
Incorporated Societies Act 2022
2022 No 12
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesCharities, Clubs & Member Governance
Main lawNew Zealand
Trusts Act 2019
2019 No 38
PriorityIn force8 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFinancial Services, Credit & Payments
Main lawNew Zealand
Charitable Trusts Act 1957
1957 No 18
PriorityIn force8 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceCharities, Clubs & Member GovernanceBusiness Identity, Registers & FilingsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Maori Trust Boards Act 1955
1955 No 37
PriorityIn force8 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceStandards, Accreditation & Certification