Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales. Defines partnership constitution, partners' rights and duties, and rules for partnership property and dissolution.
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing limited partnerships and the distinction between general and limited partners in England and Wales.
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for partnership registration requirements and business name regulations.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false or misleading statements made during contract formation, including partnership agreements.
Business Names Act 1985: Regulates the use of business names and trading names for partnerships.
Registration of Business Names Act 1916: Historical legislation concerning business name registration, parts of which remain relevant to partnerships.
Finance Acts: Various acts governing the taxation and financial reporting requirements for partnerships.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in business relationships and employment matters within partnerships.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes the health and safety obligations of partnerships towards employees and the public.
UK GDPR: Regulates how partnerships must handle and protect personal data in their operations.
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate data handling in partnerships.
