Companies Act 2006: Primary UK legislation governing company and partnership law, including statutory requirements for business operations and corporate governance
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation defining employment rights and obligations in England and Wales, relevant for employment-related services
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data, essential for handling client information in professional services
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for engagement letter privity
ICAEW Regulations: Professional regulations from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales governing professional service delivery
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements for professional service providers, including client due diligence obligations
Finance Acts: Various acts implementing tax legislation and changes, relevant for tax consultation services
Limited Liability Partnership Act 2000: Legislation governing LLP structures and liability limitations for professional service firms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protection for consumers in service contracts, may apply if client qualifies as a consumer
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for liability limitations and exclusions
Supply of Services (Implied Terms) Act 1982: Legislation governing implied terms in service contracts, including standards of professional service delivery
Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements: Regulatory requirements for maintaining professional indemnity insurance coverage for tax advisory services
