Corporate & Business

The Commerce Commission is making its way through different industries which use standard form contracts with their customers. Standard form contracts are basically the kinds of contract you get presented with where all the terms are already set, and your choice is to either accept the contract as it is […] Read More›

The Companies Office now requires New Zealand incorporated companies to disclose their Ultimate Holding Company (UHC) when filing their Annual Returns. The Companies Act 1993 provides the interpretation of a UHC as a body corporate that is a holding company of the company, and itself not a subsidiary of any […] Read More›

The Companies Amendment Act 2014 (“Act”) recently made significant changes to the compliance requirements for directors. Many of those requirements have already been implemented. The third and final date of implementation is the 28th of October 2015. On this date, all New Zealand companies must have a director who lives […] Read More›

If you are going into business, whether you are starting up a new business or buying an existing one, you will need assistance in a number of legal matters. You should consult us from the outset before signing an Agreement for Sale and Purchase. We can assist with initial advice […] Read More›