Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights and status determination in England and Wales, crucial for distinguishing between employed and self-employed status
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation that determines whether a self-employed contractor should be treated as an employee for tax purposes
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Regulations: Regulations defining self-employment status and support mechanisms for self-employed individuals
Income Tax Act 2007: Core tax legislation relevant to self-employed individuals' tax obligations and status
National Insurance Contributions Act 2015: Legislation governing National Insurance obligations for self-employed individuals
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Data protection legislation ensuring proper handling of personal information in verification letters
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for self-employed individuals operating as limited companies, governing business documentation requirements
Partnership Act 1890: Applicable to self-employed individuals operating in partnerships, defining partnership arrangements
Business Names Act 1985: Legislation governing the use of business names by self-employed individuals
Fraud Act 2006: Criminal law considerations for ensuring truthful statements in verification letters
False Statements Act 2012: Legislation concerning the making of false statements in official documents
