Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, particularly sections relating to share capital, shareholders' rights, and registration of charges
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Key legislation regulating financial services and markets in the UK, including requirements for regulated activities
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing consumer credit agreements, potentially applicable if the loan involves private individuals
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001: Specifies which activities require FCA authorization and regulation
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation relevant when the loan agreement involves security over property
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation relevant for treatment of loan interest and equity participation payments
Corporation Tax Act 2009: Corporate tax implications for both lender and borrower in equity participation arrangements
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Tax treatment of gains potentially arising from equity participation elements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limits on what exclusion clauses are permissible
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Anti-money laundering legislation requiring due diligence and reporting of suspicious transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Detailed requirements for anti-money laundering procedures and checks
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
