Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, Articles of Association requirements, company structures, directors' duties, and share capital requirements in England and Wales
Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business (Names and Trading Disclosures) Regulations 2015: Secondary legislation governing company naming conventions and trading disclosure requirements
The Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation providing standard default articles of association for different types of companies
Companies (Registration) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation detailing the procedures and requirements for registering a company with Companies House
Companies House Guidelines: Administrative requirements and guidelines from the UK's registrar of companies for company registration and ongoing compliance
Financial Conduct Authority Regulations: Regulatory requirements for companies engaging in regulated financial activities
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation affecting corporate transparency and administration requirements for small businesses
PSC Regulations: Requirements for identifying and registering People with Significant Control in a company
Corporate Governance Code: Best practice guidelines for corporate governance, particularly relevant for larger companies
Industry-specific Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements varying by business sector and industry
