Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Primary legislation governing the relationship between principals and commercial agents, including commission payments, termination rights, and post-termination compensation
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant if the sales representative could be classified as an employee rather than independent contractor, covering employment rights and protections
Sales of Goods Act 1979 and Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Fundamental legislation governing sales contracts and provision of services in England and Wales
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Laws governing the processing, storage, and protection of personal data in the UK, crucial for handling customer and sales data
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market practices in sales agreements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights related to software and associated materials
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use of trademarks and branding in software sales
Working Time Regulations 1998: May apply if the sales representative is classified as a worker, governing working hours and rest periods
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Provides rights and protections for agency workers if applicable to the sales arrangement
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-bribery provisions that must be considered in sales commission structures
Income Tax Act 2007: Governs the tax treatment of commission payments and related income tax obligations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant if the software being sold relates to financial services or financial management
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Regulates electronic communications and marketing activities in software sales
