Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, structure, and operation including share capital provisions, directors' duties, shareholder rights, and company constitution requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services industry including transfer of securities and financial promotion rules relevant to corporate ownership
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Contains transparency requirements and regulations regarding the Register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
Partnership Act 1890: Historic legislation governing partnerships, relevant when ownership structure involves partnership arrangements
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation governing LLPs, important if the ownership structure involves limited liability partnerships
Competition Act 1998: Regulates ownership restrictions and market concentration rules to prevent anti-competitive practices
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Primary legislation for corporate taxation, affecting ownership structure and share transfer implications
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles regarding contract formation, fiduciary duties, and agency relationships
Corporate Governance Code: Best practice guidelines for corporate governance, particularly relevant for larger companies
Articles of Association: Company's constitutional document that defines the relationships between shareholders and sets out key ownership rules
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal information, including shareholder and director details
