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Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010) including merger control regulation entered into force

On 1 August 2011, Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010) entered into force. The Act defines a merger as an acquisition resulting in a change of control of a business or part thereof, subjecting such mergers to approval by the Competition Authority. The A…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2010-12-30
adopted

On 30 December 2010, the President endorsed the text for the Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010). The …

2011-08-01
in force

On 1 August 2011, Competition Act (No. 12 of 2010) entered into force. The Act defines a merger as …