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Other entities we register
In addition to operating the Register of Companies, the Companies Office maintains a number of registers holding details for a range of other entities.
You will find information about Building Societies, Charitable Trusts, Contributory Mortgage Brokers, Credit Unions and Friendly Societies, Incorporated Societies, Limited Partnerships, Retirement Villages, Overseas Limited Partnerships, Superannuation Schemes and Unit Trusts.
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Further information
Other registers search
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.
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.
Charitable trusts
A charitable trust must exist principally or exclusively for a charitable purpose according to the law of New Zealand, or for any purpose that is religious or educational.
Contributory mortgage brokers
A contributory mortgage is an investment vehicle that amalgamates a number of investor contributions into a larger sum which is then advanced to a borrower.
Co-operative organisations
A co-operative company is one established for the purpose of allowing its owners to carry on business on a mutual basis. A company incorporated under the Companies Act 1993 applies for registration under the Co-operative Companies Act 1996.
Farmers' mutual group
The Farmers Mutual Group Act 2007 (‘FMG Act’) comes into force on 1 April 2008.
Friendly societies and credit unions
Friendly societies and credit unions are covered by the same legislation and are member-based organisations.
Incorporated societies
An incorporated society is a body corporate established under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. It exists for furthering the non-profit objects established in its registered rules (constitution). Incorporated societies can encompass a wide range of activities, extending from cultural or ethnic groups to sports clubs and ratepayers associations.
Industrial and provident societies
An industrial and provident society may be established under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1908. An application must be made to the Registrar of Industrial and Provident Societies for carrying on any industry, business or trade authorised by its rules.
Insurance companies ratings
The Insurance and Superannuation Unit (ISU) supervises the management of registered superannuation schemes, encouraging compliance with the Superannuation Schemes Act 1989. It also ensures insurance companies comply with their statutory obligations.
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.
New Zealand Law Society
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 ('LAC Act') came into force on 1 August 2008.
New Zealand Society of Conveyancers
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 ('LAC') came into force on 1 August 2008.
Overseas issuers
An overseas issuer is an overseas based entity that invites investment from members of the public in New Zealand.
Participatory securities
A participatory security is an entity that invites investment from members of the public in New Zealand.
Superannuation schemes
A superannuation scheme is registered by the Government Actuary under the Superannuation Schemes Act 1989.
Unit trusts
A unit trust is an arrangement or scheme made for the purpose of making a profit or income for the members (beneficiaries) from an investment of some type.
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