Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate matters, relevant when consultant deals with company affairs
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, important for defining scope of contractual relationships
Income Tax Act 2007: Crucial for tax treatment of consulting fees and ensuring proper tax provisions are included
Corporation Tax Act 2009: Relevant for corporate tax implications of consulting arrangements
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations for consulting services
IR35 Regulations: Off-payroll working rules determining tax status of consultants and ensuring proper classification
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for establishing clear distinction between employee and consultant status
National Insurance Contributions Act 2014: Governs NIC obligations for self-employed consultants
UK GDPR: Regulates processing of personal data and data protection requirements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and protection of created works
Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protection of trademarks and brand-related intellectual property
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and market restrictions
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law considerations and market regulation
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting business relationships and payments
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Compliance requirements for preventing financial crime and ensuring proper payment procedures
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Workplace safety regulations that may apply to consulting services provided on-site
