Partnership Act 1890: Primary legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales. Defines partnerships, establishes basic rights and obligations of partners, and provides default provisions that apply unless explicitly varied by agreement.
Law of Property Act 1925: Key legislation governing how partnership property is held and managed between partners. Essential for understanding property rights within the partnership structure.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: While not directly applicable to informal partnerships, provides important context for understanding the distinction between different partnership types in English law.
Civil Partnership Act 2004: May be relevant in cases where partners are also in a civil partnership, affecting the interpretation of their business relationship.
Business Names Act 1985: Governs the naming conventions and requirements for partnerships operating in England and Wales.
Partnership (Accounts) Regulations 2008: Specifies the financial reporting requirements and obligations for partnerships.
Common Law Duties: Includes fiduciary duties and duty of good faith between partners, established through case law and legal precedent.
HMRC Regulations: Tax-related requirements including partnership tax treatment, VAT registration, and self-assessment obligations.
Data Protection Act 2018/UK GDPR: Relevant if the partnership handles personal data, establishing data protection obligations and compliance requirements.
