Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Primary legislation governing relationships between principals and commercial agents, including rights, duties, and commission arrangements
Bribery Act 2010: Key legislation addressing corruption and bribery in business relationships, crucial for commission and payment structures
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs the basic principles of service contracts, including implied terms about quality and performance
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for intermediary relationships
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims relating to contract breaches and other matters
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services activities and intermediaries in the UK
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority rules governing regulated financial activities and intermediaries
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulates payment services and payment service providers in the UK
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements for businesses and financial intermediaries
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of criminal conduct
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and agreements between businesses
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for merger control and market investigations, relevant for business relationships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation, relevant if intermediary deals with consumers
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs online service provision and electronic contracts
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Key legislation for VAT obligations on commission payments and services
