Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Key legislation governing relationships between principals and commercial agents, including mandatory provisions for commission payments and termination rights
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates contracts for the supply of goods and services, establishing implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness in contractual relationships
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for establishing clear distinction between employment and independent contractor status
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors, determining their employment status for tax purposes
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements for business transactions and commission payments
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting business relationships and commission structures
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and agreements between businesses
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles covering contract formation, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services industry, relevant if contract involves financial services
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations governing rights of agency workers, important for distinguishing independent contractor status
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs when third parties can enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to
