Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations including share capital, issuance, directors' duties, company constitution, pre-emption rights, and share transfer regulations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Regulatory framework covering financial promotion restrictions, regulated activities provisions, and investor protection measures
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to FSMA and modifications to the financial regulatory framework
The Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Provides standard articles of association provisions and share rights and restrictions framework
Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) / SEIS Regulations: Tax relief regulations under Income Tax Act 2007 for qualifying investments in smaller companies
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Rules: Regulatory requirements for regulated activities and investor classification requirements
UK Prospectus Regulation: Requirements and exemptions for public offers and private placements of securities
Contract Law: Common law principles, Misrepresentation Act 1967, and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 governing contractual relationships
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal information in business transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering compliance in financial transactions
UK Corporate Governance Code: Guidelines and principles for corporate governance, particularly relevant for listed companies
