Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including directors' duties (Sections 171-177), shareholders' rights and responsibilities, company constitution requirements, and share capital/transfer provisions
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation covering corporate transparency requirements and the Register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for companies dealing with regulated activities
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment terms, particularly relevant for executive director employment provisions
Equality Act 2010: Legislative framework for preventing discrimination in corporate governance and employment
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice principles for corporate governance, primarily for listed companies but providing valuable guidance for all companies
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation relevant to share schemes, director remuneration, and personal taxation matters
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Corporate tax legislation affecting company operations, dividend payments, and business taxation
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data within corporate operations
Competition Act 1998: Legal framework governing competition law and non-compete provisions in corporate agreements
