Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, including shareholder rights, statutory duties, share transfer provisions, and register of members requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation covering regulations regarding nominee arrangements and financial services regulations where applicable
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations covering due diligence requirements and beneficial ownership disclosure for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing
UK Corporate Governance Code: Guidelines setting out best practices for corporate governance and transparency requirements in UK companies
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable to nominee arrangements involving regulated activities
PSC Regulations: Persons with Significant Control regulations requiring disclosure and registration of beneficial ownership and controlling persons
UK Trust Law: Legal framework governing trust relationships, relevant as nominee arrangements create trust-like relationships
English Common Law - Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including formation, consideration, and capacity to contract
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal information of parties involved in the agreement
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation containing corporate transparency requirements affecting nominee arrangements
