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UK-New Zealand FTA Chapter 19: State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies

Text of chapter 19 and associated annexes of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and New Zealand.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
• Published: 28 February 2022

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Chapter 19: State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies (PDF version)

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Chapter 19: State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies (web version)

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Annex 19A: Threshold Calculation (PDF version)

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Annex 19B: Process for Developing Information Concerning State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies (PDF version)

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Annex 19B: Process for Developing Information Concerning State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies (web version)

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Annex 19C: Further Negotiations (PDF version)

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Annex 19C: Further Negotiations (web version)

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Annex 19D: Application to Sub-central State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies (PDF version)

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Annex 19D: Application to Sub-central State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies (web version)

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Organisations controlled by governments and engaged in commercial activities are often known as State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). This chapter seeks to ensure that SOEs do not distort trade because of their relationship with government. It reassures businesses of each nation’s long-term commitment to guarantee that SOEs operate in accordance with commercial practices.

These provisions will ensure open and fair competition between private enterprises and businesses owned by either government. Open and fair competition will mean consumers benefit from greater innovation and choice, lower prices and greater quality of goods and services.

Published 28 February 2022