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Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, management, operation, directors' duties and responsibilities, and shareholder rights and obligations

Partnership Act 1890: Governs traditional partnerships, including rights and duties of partners, partnership property and dissolution procedures

Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation specific to LLPs, defining member rights and responsibilities in Limited Liability Partnerships

Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and fair treatment of co-owners in business relationships

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the business deals with consumers, defining business obligations towards customers

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs data protection responsibilities and information sharing between co-owners

Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract

Fiduciary Duties (Common Law): Legal principles governing duty of good faith, duty of care, and confidentiality obligations between business partners

Competition Law: Regulates non-compete clauses and market restrictions in business relationships

Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant when co-owners are also employees, defining employment rights and obligations

Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation governing personal income tax obligations for business owners

Corporation Tax Act 2010: Legislation governing corporate tax obligations and requirements for business entities