Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, share capital, ownership structures, directors' duties and responsibilities, shareholder rights and obligations, and company constitution requirements
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing partnership rights and duties, and profit sharing arrangements when relevant for certain ownership structures
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Covers transparency requirements and maintenance of the Register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for companies dealing with regulated financial activities
Insolvency Act 1986: Provisions for business dissolution and rights in case of insolvency
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer and acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
The Shareholders' Rights Regulations 2009: Regulations governing voting rights and information rights for shareholders
Articles of Association: Company's constitutional document setting out the rules for company operations and governance
Stock Transfer Regulations: Rules governing the transfer of shares and stock between parties
Corporate Governance Code: Best practice recommendations for company governance and management
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing the processing and protection of personal data
