Partnership Act 1890: Core legislation defining partnerships, establishing basic rights and obligations between partners, and providing default provisions when matters are not explicitly addressed in the partnership agreement
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Governs the formation and operation of limited partnerships if this structure is being considered for the family business
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for partnership interactions with corporate entities and registration requirements
Income Tax Act 2007: Key tax legislation governing how partnership income is taxed and distributed among partners
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Tax legislation relevant if the partnership has corporate elements or interfaces with corporate structures
Partnership (Taxation) Regulations: Specific tax regulations governing partnership structures and tax reporting requirements
Equality Act 2010: Addresses discrimination issues, particularly relevant in family business context where family members may receive different treatment
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant when family members are also employees of the business, establishing employment rights and obligations
Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Governs how business interests are treated in divorce proceedings affecting partners
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Relevant for partners in civil partnerships and their rights regarding the business
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Important for succession planning and protecting family members' interests in the business after death
Data Protection Act 2018/UK GDPR: Governs how the business must handle personal data and maintain privacy compliance
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulates business marketing practices and protects against unfair competition
