Other entities
In addition to operating the Register of Companies, the Companies Office maintains a number of registers holding details for a range of other entities.
These other registers include:
Building societies
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
Friendly societies and credit unions are covered by the same legislation and are member-based organisations.
Industrial and provident societies
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.
Limited partnerships
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.
Unit trusts
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).
More entities
Here you will find out information about all the other entities we maintain registers for.
