Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation defining employment status and rights, crucial for distinguishing genuine self-employment from employment relationships
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules that determine tax status for contractors and self-employed individuals working through their own companies
Income Tax Act 2007: Fundamental tax legislation governing how self-employed income is taxed and reported
National Insurance Contributions Act 2015: Legislation governing National Insurance obligations for self-employed individuals
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation for self-employed individuals operating through limited companies, defining corporate responsibilities and obligations
Partnership Act 1890: Historical but still relevant legislation governing business partnerships and their legal status
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation ensuring proper handling of personal information in business documentation
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, governing how personal information should be handled in business documents
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation ensuring truthful and accurate statements in business documentation and references
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation ensuring fair treatment and preventing discriminatory content in business documentation
