Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company transfers, share transfer regulations, and director duties and responsibilities in business sales
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Regulates the transfer of assets that may be included in the business sale
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE): Protects employee rights and governs employment transfers during business sales
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling and transfer of customer and employee data during business acquisitions
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles regarding offer, acceptance, and requirements for valid contracts under English law
Enterprise Act 2002: Competition law framework affecting business mergers and acquisitions
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and merger control in business transactions
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Tax legislation affecting corporate transactions and business transfers
Value Added Tax Act 1994: VAT implications in business sales and transfers
Law of Property Act 1925: Governs real estate aspects of business sales where property is involved
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Regulates leasehold properties and their transfer in business sales
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects and regulates the transfer of trademarks in business sales
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs the transfer of intellectual property rights during business acquisitions
