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The Commerce Act of New Zealand was enacted in 1986. The Commerce Commission, an independent Crown entity, is led by a Chairperson and Commissioners appointed by the Governor-General.
World Competition Database
The World Competition Database is a unique project that has been conceived and developed by the GW Competition Law Center (CLC) over many years. It is a platform that provides useful information about competition agencies and applicable laws worldwide, including agencies’ structure, institutional design, legal powers, management, decision-making process, and other key characteristics that shape the implementation of competition policy. The Database is designed to be an accessible, user-friendly tool for both practitioners and the general public.
The Database has developed profiles compiling information about jurisdictions across Africa, Asia, Europe, North, Central and South America, Oceania, the Pacific and the Caribbean. It is a project that will continuously expand towards gathering information from an increasing number of jurisdictions, including both members of the International Competition Network (ICN) and non-ICN members.
The Database is the result of the CLC’s independent research only. Through a collaborative approach, we invite competition agencies and practitioners around the globe to provide their feedback and comments on the Database profiles the CLC has prepared for their respective jurisdictions. The Database form is available on our website and can be reviewed, commented on, and adjusted accordingly by contributors, including to reflect any recent changes in competition policy. Such contributions would be greatly appreciated and would help the GW Competition Law Center to keep providing comprehensive data for practitioners worldwide. We encourage competition agencies to contact the CLC to contribute to this insightful project.
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The Philippine Competition Act was enacted in 2015. The PCC, formed in 2016, is an independent body led by a Chairperson and four Commissioners appointed by the President.
Russia’s competition law regime is based on the Federal Law No. 135-FZ, enacted on July 26, 2006, and the Presidential Decree No. 314 issued on June 30, 2004.
The Competition Law of Saudi Arabia was enacted in 2004. The GAC, formed in 2017, is an independent body governed by a Board with members from various ministries and sectors.
Singapore’s Competition Act was enacted in 2004. The CCCS, formed in 2005 and renamed in 2018, is a statutory board under MTI, led by a Chairman, CEO, and Commission Members.
South Africa’s Competition Act was enacted in 1998. The CCSA, formed in 1999, is an independent body under DTIC, led by a Commissioner and working with the Tribunal and Appeal Court.
The Trade Competition Act of Thailand was enacted in 2017. The TCC, formed in 1999, is an autonomous body supported by the OTCC, handling operations independently.
The GW Competition Law Center launches the World Competition Database
On April 3, 2025, the GW Competition Law Center (CLC) has officially launched the World Competition Database, a pioneering initiative that offers an unprecedented resource for legal practitioners across the globe.
UAE's Competition Law (Decree-Law No. 36) was enacted in Dec 2023. The Ministry of Economy enforces it via its Competition Dept and Regulation Committee.
The UK’s Competition Act was enacted in 1998. The CMA, formed in 2013, is a non-ministerial department led by a Chairperson and CEO.