Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, shareholding, share transfers, shareholder rights and obligations, and company constitution requirements in England and Wales
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing traditional partnership arrangements, relevant when ownership structure involves a partnership rather than a company
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation specific to Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), defining their formation, operation, and member relationships
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, particularly relevant if the business operates in regulated sectors
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key legislation governing property and contractual arrangements, including formal requirements for certain types of contracts
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation governing personal income tax implications of ownership structures and profit distribution
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Legislation governing corporate tax obligations and implications for business ownership structures
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring ownership arrangements do not breach competition law requirements or create monopolistic situations
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for business regulation and competition law, including merger control and market investigations
