Basics
Can I check a charity or incorporated society in New Zealand?
Updated 2026-06
Yes. Charities and incorporated societies sit on their own public registers, separate from the Companies Register. Confirm the exact legal entity and its current status on the right register, since a group may run several entities under one name.
Key facts
- Charities and societies have their own registers.
- The legal entity may differ from the public-facing name.
- Confirm which entity you are actually dealing with.
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