Business
The Commerce Commission is New Zealand’s competition and consumer watchdog. We enforce competition law so that markets are competitive, and consumers are well informed and protected.
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Your obligations as a business
As a business, there are rules in the Fair Trading Act that apply to all aspects of promoting and selling goods and services – from advertising and pricing to sales techniques.Read more -
Your rights as a business
It is important that as a business, and especially if yours is a small business, that you know your rights.Small trade standard form contracts between businesses must not contain unfair terms. You are also protected against unconscionable conduct from businesses you purchase goods and services from.Read more -
What happens when you do not comply with the law
There are several enforcement options available to us when businesses fail to comply with the law.Read more -
Pricing your products or services
When deciding on your pricing, you must take care not to mislead or deceive consumers. Any representations you make about price must be clear, accurate and unambiguous.Read more -
Credit providers
If you provide credit to consumers you must follow New Zealand consumer credit laws.Read more -
Dealing with typical situations
Do you have an issue or problem you need to solve? Below are some typical situations you may come across while running your business.Read more -
Avoiding anti-competitive behaviour
Anyone who runs a business in New Zealand must comply with the Commerce Act, which aims to promote competition in markets for the long-term benefit of consumers.Read more -
Merging or acquiring a company
Mergers can bring many benefits to the New Zealand economy by making businesses more efficient and innovative. However, some mergers also have the potential to substantially lessen competition in the market to the detriment of consumers.Read more -
Consumer reports
From time-to-time we publish reports on projects or assessments completed that are of general interest to New Zealanders.Read more -
Business consultations
This section contains all current and closed Commission projects where we are or have consulted on business documents.Read more