Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate matters including business transfers, corporate authority requirements, and registration obligations
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employee rights during business transfers, including consultation requirements and transfer of employment contracts
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive practices and market concentration considerations in business transfers
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the transfer of customer data, data protection obligations, and privacy requirements
Law of Property Act 1925: Legislation governing transfer of property rights and assignment provisions in business transfers
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Law governing transfer of assets, warranties and conditions in business transactions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing service contracts and quality standards in business relationships
Trade Marks Act 1994: Law governing transfer of trademark rights and licensing provisions in franchise agreements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights and governing their transfer and licensing arrangements
British Franchise Association Guidelines: Industry standards and best practices for franchise operations in the UK, though not legislation
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax legislation governing VAT implications of business transfers
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Legislation governing tax implications of business transfers for corporate entities
