Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Key legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, particularly relevant for referral relationships
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services - essential if the referral agreement involves financial products or services
Bribery Act 2010: Governs the legality and transparency of commission payments and business incentives
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling, processing, and protection of personal data in referral relationships
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, applicable if the referral involves physical products
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers contracts for services and mixed contracts for goods and services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Essential legislation if the referral agreement involves consumers rather than business-to-business relationships
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant for determining employment status and rights in referral relationships
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules, important for structuring referral relationships
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations governing agency relationships and temporary workers
Competition Act 1998: Ensures referral agreements do not breach competition law or create unfair market advantages
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law considerations for business agreements
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax implications for commission payments and referral fees
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial services referrals and commission structures
