Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Key legislation governing commercial agency relationships, including rights, obligations, and termination provisions. Essential for commission-based arrangements between companies.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates the quality and standards of services, implying terms about reasonable care and skill in service provision.
Companies Act 2006: Fundamental legislation ensuring parties have proper authority to enter into agreements and verification of company details and status.
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation relevant to commission arrangements, including provisions on corporate hospitality and prevention of bribery.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures the agreement complies with competition law, particularly regarding territorial limitations and market restrictions.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data that may be handled under the agreement.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims related to the agreement.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs payment terms and statutory interest on late commercial payments.
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Determines VAT implications and requirements for commission payments and related transactions.
