Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company transactions, directors' duties and responsibilities, and corporate authority requirements for asset transfers between companies
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE): Regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers, including provisions for employment continuity and consultation requirements
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT implications of asset transfers, including Transfer of Going Concern (TOGC) provisions
Capital Allowances Act 2001: Legislation covering tax treatment of transferred assets and capital allowances implications in asset transfers
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation relevant when real estate assets are included in the transfer
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration and transfer of land titles in England and Wales
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights and their transfer
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the transfer and registration of trademarks
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the transfer of personal data and associated obligations
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and regulating transactions that might affect market competition
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law framework relevant for larger asset transfers that might impact market structure
Corporation Tax Act 2009: Primary legislation governing corporate tax implications of asset transfers
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Legislation governing tax treatment of gains arising from asset disposals between companies
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for transfers involving regulated financial assets or businesses under FCA supervision
