Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and regulation in the UK, particularly Parts 2, 3, and 8 regarding company formation, constitution, and Sections 7-16 (registration requirements) and 17-38 (company constitution)
Company Names and Trading Disclosures Regulations 2015: Secondary legislation governing the requirements for company names, trading names, and disclosure requirements
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation providing standard default articles of association for different types of companies
Companies (Registration) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation detailing the specific requirements and procedures for company registration
Companies House Guidelines: Regulatory requirements and practical guidance from the UK's registrar of companies for company formation and ongoing compliance
UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles and guidelines for good corporate governance practices, applicable to certain types of companies
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation affecting company transparency and filing requirements, including changes to company registration processes
PSC Regulations: Requirements regarding People with Significant Control, mandating the disclosure and registration of individuals with significant control over the company
EU Retained Law: Relevant European Union laws that have been retained in UK law post-Brexit affecting company formation and governance
UK GDPR: Data protection requirements affecting how companies must handle and protect personal information in their corporate documents and operations
