Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, share capital requirements, share allotment procedures, directors' duties, pre-emption rights, and Companies House filing requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial promotion restrictions, regulated activities, and prospectus requirements for share offerings
Finance Act 2003: Governs stamp duty implications and tax considerations related to share subscriptions
UK Listing Rules: Regulatory framework for listed companies, including disclosure requirements and ongoing obligations
FCA Rules and Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial services and markets
Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR): Regulations preventing market abuse and insider trading in financial markets
AIM Rules: Specific regulations for companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market
English Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protection for private investors when dealing with consumer rights and retail investments
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for due diligence and source of funds verification in financial transactions
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data, including UK GDPR compliance requirements
