Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, constitution, share capital structure and requirements. Parts 1-8, Part 20, and Part 13 are particularly relevant for Articles of Incorporation.
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation providing standard form articles of association that can be adopted wholly or in part by companies incorporated in England and Wales.
Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business (Names and Trading Disclosures) Regulations 2015: Secondary legislation governing company naming conventions and disclosure requirements.
Companies (Registration) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation detailing the procedures and requirements for company registration.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation governing financial services and markets regulation, relevant if the company will be involved in regulated financial activities.
UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles of good corporate governance aimed at companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Listing Rules: Regulations set by the Financial Conduct Authority for companies seeking to list on a UK stock exchange.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial services companies and listed entities.
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Primary legislation governing corporate taxation in the UK.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data within the UK.
