Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, management and administration in England and Wales. Although primarily for companies, many principles are applicable to business structures.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Core legislation governing the formation and operation of Limited Liability Partnerships, which is the closest UK equivalent to an LLC.
Partnership Act 1890: Foundational legislation establishing general partnership principles that may be relevant to business operations.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation governing real estate ownership, transfers, and interests in England and Wales.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, particularly regarding commercial property leases.
Housing Act 2004: Legislation covering various aspects of housing law, including property standards and management requirements.
Estate Agents Act 1979: Legislation regulating the conduct of estate agents and property transactions.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: Legislation aimed at preventing false or misleading statements about properties (though partially repealed, principles remain relevant).
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land and property ownership in England and Wales.
Finance Act: Annual legislation implementing the government's financial proposals, including relevant tax measures for real estate businesses.
Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing income tax obligations, relevant for profit distribution and personal tax implications.
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Legislation governing corporate tax obligations and calculations for business entities.
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT, which is crucial for real estate transactions and operations.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations implementing anti-money laundering requirements, particularly important in real estate transactions.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair business practices, applicable to property dealings with the public.
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulations governing business-to-business marketing practices and representations in commercial dealings.
