Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, directors' duties, share capital requirements, and company registration in England and Wales
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation applicable if the joint venture is structured as a partnership rather than a company
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Key legislation relevant when considering a limited partnership structure for the joint venture
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in joint venture arrangements
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation governing market regulation and enterprise aspects of business combinations
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights in joint venture scenarios
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights when business ownership changes or during business transfers
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights relevant to joint venture arrangements
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and usage in business arrangements
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements made during contract formation
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation ensuring proper handling of personal data in business operations
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Corporation Tax Acts: Legislation governing corporate taxation applicable to joint venture entities
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT obligations and requirements for business entities
National Security and Investment Act 2021: Recent legislation controlling foreign investment in sensitive business sectors
