Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, registration, articles of association, memorandum of association, and share capital structure (Sections 7-16, 17-38, 8, and 544-609)

Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986: Legislation defining requirements for director eligibility and circumstances under which individuals may be disqualified from serving as company directors

Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislative framework affecting company formation procedures and corporate transparency requirements

Companies House Requirements: Regulatory requirements including registration procedures, standard forms (IN01), and model articles templates for company incorporation

Corporate Governance Code: Best practice guidelines for company governance and management structures, applicable to certain types of companies

PSC Regulations: People with Significant Control regulations requiring documentation and disclosure of individuals with significant control over the company

Share Rights Framework: Legal framework governing different classes of shares, associated rights, and ownership structures

Shareholder Agreement Provisions: Legal considerations for drafting complementary shareholder agreements alongside articles of incorporation

Tax Implications: Taxation considerations related to company ownership structure and share distributions under UK tax law