Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company incorporation in England and Wales, particularly sections 7-16 regarding company formation, registration documents, and certificate of incorporation requirements
Company Names Regulations 2015: Secondary legislation detailing requirements and restrictions for company names and trading disclosures in England and Wales
Companies Registration Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation specifying the procedures and requirements for company registration with Companies House
Companies Model Articles 2008: Secondary legislation providing default articles of association for different types of companies
Companies House Guidelines: Regulatory requirements and practical guidance from the UK's registrar of companies for incorporation process
Company Name Requirements: Specific rules regarding acceptable company names, restricted words, and similar names regulations
Registered Office Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining a registered office address in England or Wales
Director Requirements: Legal requirements regarding appointment and details of directors and company secretary (if applicable)
Share Capital Structure: Requirements for stating and structuring company share capital for limited companies
Statement of Compliance: Legal requirement for confirming compliance with all incorporation requirements under the Companies Act 2006
Company Type Classification: Legal distinctions and requirements for different company types (private/public, limited/unlimited)
