Trustee Act 1925: Primary legislation defining trustees' powers and duties, and setting out administrative provisions for trusts. Essential foundation for trust management.
Trustee Act 2000: Modern legislation establishing statutory duty of care, investment powers, and delegation capabilities for trustees. Updates and modernizes trustee responsibilities.
Companies Act 2006: Comprehensive legislation governing shareholding, share transfers, shareholders' rights, and company registration requirements. Critical for share trust arrangements.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial activities, particularly relevant when shares are held in regulated entities or financial institutions.
Common Law Trust Principles: Fundamental legal principles including the three certainties (intention, subject matter, objects) and fiduciary duties. Forms the basis of trust law.
Law of Property Act 1925: Legislation establishing formal requirements for property transactions, including certain aspects of trust property.
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation governing income from shares held in trust and related tax obligations.
Capital Gains Tax Act 1992: Legislation covering tax implications of capital gains from share disposals within trust arrangements.
Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Tax legislation relevant to the transfer of shares into trust and potential inheritance tax implications.
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation relevant to declarations and representations made in trust documents to ensure validity and prevent fraudulent arrangements.
