Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, structure, shares, directors' duties, shareholder rights and protections, and share capital/transfer regulations
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Framework legislation establishing the structure and operation of LLPs, including member rights and obligations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, relevant if the agreement involves regulated activities
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Provides standard articles of association reference for companies in England and Wales
Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations 2001: Detailed regulations specifying LLP operational requirements and compliance obligations
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation relevant for equity distributions and personal income tax implications
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Corporate tax legislation affecting company structures and equity arrangements
Finance Act (Current): Annual legislation affecting tax treatment of equity distributions and capital gains implications
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice guidelines for corporate governance in UK companies
Employment Rights Act 1996: Employment legislation relevant when equity holders are also employees
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements affecting company ownership and transfers
