Other entities
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An other registers search locates other registered entities using either the name or number. This search will locate the organisations that are currently registered as well as those that have been removed from the register.
A building society is incorporated under the Building Societies Act 1965. Funds are raised by the issue of shares to members who usually pay for them by subscription over time. The funds are used to provide financial services of a wide definition including, traditionally, mortgage advances for the purchase of house properties.
Friendly societies and credit unions are covered by the same legislation and are member-based organisations.
An industrial and provident society may be established under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1908 (the Act) on application to the Registrar of Industrial and Provident Societies by seven members and the secretary for carrying on any industry, business or trade authorised by its rules (except banking). The primary purpose of the society should not be for the profit of its members.
The Limited Partnerships Register is maintained by the New Zealand Companies Office, a government agency responsible for administering corporate body registers, including the Companies Register.
A unit trust is a registered form of investment that is established by a trust deed made between a trustee and a manager. Registration takes place under the Unit Trusts Act 1960 (the Act).
Here you will find out information about all the other entities we maintain registers for.
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