Partnership Act 1890: Primary legislation defining partnerships, establishing basic rights and obligations between partners, governing relationships and covering profit sharing and liability arrangements
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing limited partnership structures, relevant if considering a limited partnership arrangement in the entertainment industry
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation for business operations, particularly relevant where the partnership interfaces with corporate entities
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Critical entertainment industry legislation covering intellectual property protection, performance rights, and licensing arrangements
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in business relationships and partnership arrangements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Employment legislation relevant where partners might be considered workers, defining rights and obligations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation governing consumer protection, relevant for partnerships dealing with the public
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Financial compliance requirements for business operations and transactions
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation governing income taxation for partnerships and individual partners
Partnership Taxation Rules: Specific tax regulations and guidelines for partnership structures and profit distribution
VAT Legislation: Value Added Tax regulations applicable to entertainment partnership operations and services
Entertainment Industry Codes of Practice: Industry-specific standards and best practices for entertainment business operations
Union Agreements: Relevant entertainment industry union regulations and requirements affecting partnership operations
PRS for Music Regulations: Performing Rights Society regulations governing music rights and licensing in entertainment partnerships
