E-commerce innovation may open up markets for the retail sector beyond the confines of New Zealand's physical stores.

Directors and boards should be actively turning their minds to the implications of this decision to pool the companies.

The High Court found the directors of Lombard guilty on charges arising from untrue statements made in offer documents.

Farming has been around as long as humans have, and to survive, it has learnt to be one of the most agile professions.

Board and committee members need to understand the many changes to governance structures of incorporated societies.

We share useful business articles on IT, Employment Law and Social Media for business owners and their staff.

This Bill will provide a much-needed update to New Zealand's incorporated societies laws.

The new regulations will reduce the need for listed companies to distribute notices in relation to their annual reports.

The Regulatory Reform Bill will "slash red tape", according to its sponsor, Rodney Hide. And indeed the Bill will remove a lot of unnecessary bureaucratic clutter. But, almost by definition, most of the changes – while useful - are small and technical in nature.

Easter Sunday may become a regular trading day for New Zealand shops and businesses depending on the outcome of the Bill.

While the MOU is useful, the lack of clarity around the roles of the two regulators remains.

An important decision last month by the UK's highest court shows a company is not expected to have a l house to live in.

Residency test is broader and encompasses factors such as ties to New Zealand and the regularity of times spent there.

An incorporated society is a popular structure for members pursuing shared cultural, sporting or other interests.

We discuss the key features and benefits of limited partnerships.

The difference between a sole trader and a limited liability company, is that the latter is a separate legal entity.

The Bill, which updates the Incorporated Societies Act 1908, has been been out for public consultation since 2015.

These proposals aim to increase certainty, provide assistance to company directors, and further protect jobs and income.

These proposals will increase certainty, assist company directors, and cushion the economic impact for jobs and incomes.

A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) can be a quick and straightforward way for a company to secure capital.