Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including share ownership, transfer mechanisms, directors' duties, share capital provisions, and registration requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial arrangements and regulated activities, particularly relevant for nominee shareholding structures
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Key legislation governing trust creation, management, and trustee duties and powers
Trust Law Principles: Common law principles covering fiduciary duties, beneficial ownership, and requirements for valid trust creation
Contract Law: Fundamental legal principles regarding contract formation, consideration, terms and conditions, breach and remedies
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation relevant to income generated from shareholdings and trust arrangements
Capital Gains Tax Provisions: Tax regulations concerning capital gains from share disposals and transfers
Stamp Duty Legislation: Tax provisions relating to share transfers and documentary requirements
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulatory requirements for preventing money laundering in financial and trust arrangements
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice guidelines for corporate governance and shareholder arrangements
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable to nominee shareholding arrangements and financial services
