Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including fundamental shareholders' rights, directors' duties, company administration, and share capital/transfer provisions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation covering financial promotions and investment restrictions applicable to company operations and shareholder rights
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Covers transparency requirements and corporate governance provisions for businesses
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Default articles of association that apply to companies registered under the Companies Act 2006
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Key legislation governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation
UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles and provisions for effective corporate governance practices in UK companies
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data within the company
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and promotes fair competition in business practices
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation dealing with competition law, insolvency practices, and corporate governance
Income Tax Act 2007: Primary legislation governing income tax obligations for shareholders and dividend payments
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Legislation governing corporate tax obligations and treatment of company profits
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation governing employment relationships if shareholders are also employees
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring fair and equal treatment in business operations and employment
