Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation in the UK, including fundamental requirements for Articles of Association, directors' duties, shareholder rights, and corporate governance
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Contains the default model articles for private companies, providing a template structure and standard provisions that can be adopted or modified
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation affecting corporate transparency and filing requirements, including provisions about company ownership and control
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: Contains provisions relating to corporate governance and insolvency procedures that may need to be reflected in the Articles
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services companies, which may need to be considered if the company operates in the financial sector
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring larger companies to ensure transparency in supply chains and corporate practices regarding modern slavery and human trafficking
Companies House Requirements: Regulatory requirements for company registration and ongoing compliance with filing obligations set by the UK's registrar of companies
UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles and guidelines for good corporate governance practices, particularly relevant for larger companies
PSC Regulations 2016: Requirements regarding the disclosure and registration of People with Significant Control over the company
