Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, registration, and operation in England and Wales, with particular focus on Parts 1-5 for memorandum requirements
Charities Act 2011: Core legislation for charitable organizations, defining charitable purposes, registration requirements, and regulatory framework
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Provides default articles of association and standard constitutional documents for companies
Charity Commission Regulations: Regulatory framework providing guidance and requirements for charitable organizations' governance and operations
Companies House Requirements: Filing and registration requirements for companies in England and Wales, including specific forms and documentation needed
Financial Conduct Authority Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines that may apply to financial aspects of non-profit operations
Legal Structure Requirements: Specific requirements for Company Limited by Guarantee structure, commonly used for non-profits
Public Benefit Requirements: Mandatory provisions demonstrating how the organization benefits the public (especially relevant for charitable status)
Directors' Duties: Legal obligations and responsibilities of directors under UK company law
Member Liability Provisions: Rules governing the extent of members' liability in a non-profit organization
Asset Lock Provisions: Requirements for securing assets for charitable/non-profit purposes and preventing private benefit
Dissolution Procedures: Legal requirements for winding up the organization and distributing remaining assets
Insolvency Act 1986: Relevant provisions regarding organizational insolvency and financial difficulties
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Tax legislation relevant to non-profit organizations, including potential exemptions
Finance Act - Gift Aid: Provisions relating to Gift Aid and tax-efficient giving for non-profit organizations
