Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation that provides fundamental framework principles for corporate entities, including some aspects relevant to societies
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014: The principal legislation governing the formation, registration and regulation of societies in England and Wales
Charities Act 2011: Key legislation to consider if the society has charitable purposes or aims to operate as a charitable organization
Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965: Historical legislation providing context and foundational principles for modern society regulation
FCA Regulations: Regulatory requirements set by the Financial Conduct Authority as the registering authority for societies
Community Benefit Societies (Restriction on Use of Assets) Regulations 2006: Specific regulations governing how society assets can be used and restricted
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions (Investigations) Regulations 2014: Regulations detailing investigation procedures and compliance requirements for societies
Charity Commission guidance: Regulatory guidance relevant for societies with charitable purposes
FCA Mutual Societies Guidance: Specific guidance from the FCA on the registration and operation of mutual societies
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing how societies must handle and protect personal data
UK GDPR: Data protection requirements specific to the UK post-Brexit that societies must comply with
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring societies operate without discrimination and promote equality in their activities
