Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, including requirements for share transfers, registration procedures, certification requirements, and directors' powers regarding share transfers
Stock Transfer Act 1963: Specific legislation dealing with stock transfer forms and their prescribed format requirements for valid transfers
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, including requirements for securities transfers and compliance with financial services regulations
Stamp Duty Regulations: Tax legislation covering stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax implications of share transfers, including payment requirements, exemptions, and reliefs
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements including due diligence, identity verification, and source of funds verification for share transfers
Articles of Association: Company's internal regulations that may contain specific requirements for share transfers, including restrictions, pre-emption rights, and board approval requirements
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice guidelines for corporate governance in listed companies, including principles for share transfers
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing the handling of personal information of parties involved in the share transfer process
