Value Added Tax Act 1994: Primary legislation governing VAT requirements for invoices and trade documents in the UK
Companies Act 2006: Defines required company information that must appear on business documents including invoices
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing the sale of goods and related documentation in England and Wales
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights that may apply if the invoice involves B2C transactions
VAT Regulations 1995: Detailed regulations specifying VAT documentation requirements and procedures
HMRC Invoice Requirements: Specific requirements from HM Revenue & Customs regarding mandatory invoice content and format
Export/Import Documentation: Requirements for international trade documentation and customs declarations
EU Trade Regulations: Post-Brexit requirements for trading with EU countries including specific documentation needs
Incoterms 2020: International Commercial Terms defining responsibilities and costs in international trade transactions
Customs and Excise Management Act 1979: Legislation governing customs procedures and documentation requirements for international trade
Pro Forma Invoice Requirements: Specific requirements for pro forma invoices including clear marking and standard commercial elements
UK GDPR: Data protection requirements for handling personal information in business documents
Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation implementing data protection requirements and supplementing UK GDPR
