Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations including share capital requirements, share transfer provisions, shareholder rights and obligations, directors' duties, and company constitution requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial promotion and provides regulatory compliance requirements for share issues and transfers
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Governs tax implications of share transfers and tax treatment of dividends
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Covers transparency requirements and maintains Register of Persons with Significant Control
Financial Services Act 2012: Addresses financial regulation aspects and regulatory framework for financial services
Insolvency Act 1986: Contains provisions affecting shareholders' rights in case of company insolvency
UK Corporate Governance Code: Provides best practice guidelines for listed companies regarding corporate governance
FCA Regulations: Regulatory requirements for regulated or listed companies from the Financial Conduct Authority
Articles of Association: Company's internal regulation document containing existing provisions affecting share transfers
Data Protection Act 2018/UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal information of shareholders
