Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation in the UK, relevant for understanding corporate structures if the sole trader later incorporates
Business Names Act 1985: Legislation governing the registration and use of business names by sole traders when trading under a name different from their own
Trading Disclosure Regulations 2008: Regulations specifying how businesses must display and communicate their business names and other required information
HMRC Self-Employment Regulations: Tax regulations and requirements for self-employed individuals, including registration for Self Assessment and VAT requirements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how businesses must handle and protect personal data
Local Authority Business Registration: Requirements for registering a business with local authorities and compliance with local business regulations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the sole trader deals with consumers
Partnership Act 1890: Important for understanding the distinction between sole traders and partnerships to avoid misclassification
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Relevant for understanding the distinction between sole traders and LLPs to avoid misclassification
