Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate entities in the UK
Contracts Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers the legal framework for provision of services and implied terms in service contracts
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements for service provision
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for establishing clear distinction between employment and consultancy
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining contractor status and tax implications for off-payroll working
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations affecting temporary workers and potentially relevant for consultant classification
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: May be relevant if the consultant could be classified as a worker
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing handling of personal data post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements and supplements to GDPR
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and ownership of work created during consultancy
Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protection of business brands and marks in consultancy work
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation protecting against unfair treatment
Competition Act 1998: Governs anti-competitive behavior and restrictive covenants
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law considerations for business arrangements
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes health and safety obligations if consultant works on client premises
