Partnership Act 1890: The fundamental legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales, setting out basic partnership principles, rights and obligations of partners
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Reference legislation for understanding the distinctions between general partnerships and LLPs, helpful for defining partnership scope
Companies Act 2006: Contains relevant analogous provisions that may be applicable to partnership governance and administration
Business Names Act 1985: Governs the rules regarding partnership business names and their registration requirements
Law of Property Act 1925: Contains provisions regarding partnership property and real estate holdings within partnerships
Partnership (Accounts) Regulations 2008: Specifies requirements for partnership financial reporting and accounting obligations
Partnership Common Law - Fiduciary Duties: Case law establishing and defining the fiduciary duties between partners, including loyalty, good faith, and confidentiality
Partnership Common Law - Dissolution: Case law regarding partnership dissolution procedures and rights of partners during dissolution
Partnership Common Law - Authority: Case law precedents regarding partner authority to bind the partnership and liability principles
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulatory requirements for partnerships regarding anti-money laundering compliance if applicable to the business
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Data protection requirements affecting how partnerships handle personal data of clients, employees, and partners
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation governing how partnership income is taxed and distributed among partners
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Tax provisions that may affect partnerships, particularly regarding certain types of income and reliefs
HMRC Partnership Taxation Guidelines: HMRC specific guidance on partnership tax returns, profit allocation, and tax compliance requirements
