Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and dissolution in the UK, setting out directors' duties and corporate governance requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Key legislation regulating financial services in the UK, establishing regulatory framework and FCA authority over financial institutions
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation governing the formation and operation of LLPs in the UK, relevant for alternative business structures
Partnership Act 1890: Foundational legislation establishing general partnership principles that may apply to fund structures
FCA Regulations: Regulatory framework established by the Financial Conduct Authority governing conduct, prudential requirements, and operational standards for financial services firms
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD): EU-derived regulation setting standards for hedge fund and private equity fund managers, including reporting and risk management requirements
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II): Regulatory framework governing financial markets and improving protections for investors, including trading transparency and client asset protection
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Legislation aimed at preventing market manipulation and insider trading, establishing framework for market integrity
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001: Detailed regulation specifying which activities require FCA authorization and the scope of regulated activities
FCA Collective Investment Schemes Sourcebook (COLL): Specific regulations governing the operation and management of collective investment schemes including certain hedge funds
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements including customer due diligence, risk assessments, and reporting obligations
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Criminal law framework dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime, including reporting requirements
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation establishing requirements for processing personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Primary legislation governing corporate taxation in the UK, including provisions affecting investment vehicles
Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing income tax, relevant for profit distribution and investor taxation
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation establishing employee rights and employer obligations
Equality Act 2010: Legislation prohibiting discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace and service provision
