Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations including share capital, share classes, directors' duties, company constitution, articles of association, and shareholder rights and protections
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Regulates financial promotion restrictions, investment regulations, and sets regulatory requirements for certain types of investments
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to FSMA and additional regulatory requirements for financial services and markets
EIS/SEIS Regulations: Enterprise Investment Scheme and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme regulations covering tax implications, qualifying criteria, and investment limits for startup investments
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practices guidelines for company management and board structure recommendations
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing data protection and privacy considerations, particularly relevant if the investment involves data assets
Employment Law: Regulations concerning employment rights and obligations, particularly relevant for provisions about founders or key employees
Contract Law: General principles of English contract law including consideration and intention to create legal relations
Tax Legislation: Various tax-related laws covering Stamp Duty, Capital Gains Tax, and Income Tax implications for investments
Competition Law: Regulations governing fair competition and merger control considerations in business transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for due diligence and anti-money laundering compliance in investment transactions
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations covering regulated activities and investor protection requirements
