Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation in the UK, particularly Part 2 (Company Formation), Part 3 (Company's Constitution), and Section 8 (Memorandum of Association requirements)
Companies (Registration) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation detailing specific requirements for company registration in England and Wales
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation providing template articles of association and related constitutional documents
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation implementing data protection requirements and UK GDPR provisions, particularly relevant for software companies handling personal data
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic communications and digital signatures in business operations
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for software development and code protection
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation concerning computer security and cybercrime, relevant for software development companies' operations
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business operations
Companies House Guidelines: Administrative requirements and guidelines for company registration and ongoing compliance
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable if the software involves financial services
ICO Guidelines: Information Commissioner's Office guidelines on data protection and information security
