Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation and property transactions in England and Wales, particularly relevant for formal contract requirements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, important for business relationships and stakeholder considerations
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and management in the UK, essential for startup incorporation
Partnership Act 1890: Governs the operation of business partnerships in the UK, relevant if the startup involves a partnership structure
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation governing LLPs, important if considering this business structure for the startup
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights including copyright, designs, and patents, crucial for startup IP protection
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs trademark protection and registration, essential for brand protection in a new business
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how businesses must handle personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Employment Rights Act 1996: Sets out core employment rights and obligations, important if the startup will have employees
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in business and employment contexts
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and promotes fair competition in business
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations, relevant for business growth plans
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, important if the startup involves financial activities
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Governs consumer credit and lending activities, relevant if the startup will involve consumer financial services
Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017: Provides protection against unjustified threats of IP infringement proceedings, important for IP strategy
