Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, share capital, allotment provisions, directors' duties, pre-emption rights, share transfer restrictions, and company constitution requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Regulates financial promotion restrictions, regulated activities provisions, and prospectus requirements for share offerings
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to FSMA regulations and financial conduct requirements, modernizing the UK's financial regulatory framework
FCA Rules: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing public share offerings and prospectus requirements for larger offerings
UK Listing Rules: Regulations for listed companies or those planning to list, including disclosure requirements and ongoing obligations
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation relevant to share subscriptions and shareholder taxation
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Corporate tax implications for share issuance and company restructuring
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for due diligence and anti-money laundering procedures in share subscriptions
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice recommendations for corporate governance, particularly relevant for listed companies
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Regulations preventing market abuse and ensuring fair trading in securities
PSC Regulations: People with Significant Control regulations requiring disclosure of individuals with significant control over the company
English Common Law: Body of case law establishing principles on shareholder rights, obligations, and contractual interpretation
Stamp Duty Regulations: Tax regulations governing stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax on share transfers and subscriptions
