Partnership Act 1890: Primary legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales, defining basic partnership principles and relationships between partners
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing limited partnership structures, relevant if considering alternative partnership formats
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Key legislation protecting intellectual property rights in music, lyrics, and recordings
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing protection of band name, logo, and related branding elements
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation governing formalities of contracts and property transfers
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and establishing boundaries of contractual fairness
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant for consumer-facing aspects of band activities
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment rights, applicable if any band members are considered employees
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation, relevant if partnership incorporates
Business Names Act 1985: Legislation governing use and registration of business names
Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing taxation of partnership income and related tax considerations
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing handling of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
Performance Rights Regulations: Regulations governing performance rights and licensing in the music industry
Musicians' Union Guidelines: Industry standards and best practices established by the Musicians' Union
PRS for Music Requirements: Requirements and regulations from the Performing Right Society for music licensing and royalty collection
