Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and management, including share capital rules, directors' duties, pre-emption rights, and registration requirements

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Regulates financial services industry, including financial promotion restrictions, regulated activities, and investor protection provisions

Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to financial regulations and financial conduct requirements, complementing FSMA

FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority rules covering investment requirements, financial promotion rules, and conduct of business standards

UK Listing Rules: Rules applicable for listed companies, covering disclosure requirements and corporate governance standards

Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS): Tax relief scheme rules for investments in qualifying companies, affecting equity investment structure

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS): Tax relief scheme for early-stage company investments, relevant for seed-stage equity financing

UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice recommendations for corporate governance and company management

Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Regulations preventing market abuse and ensuring market integrity

PSC Regulations: People with Significant Control regulations requiring disclosure of individuals with significant control over companies

Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation affecting individual investors and investment schemes

Corporation Tax Act 2010: Corporate tax legislation affecting company structure and investment returns

Stamp Duty Regulations: Rules governing stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax on share transfers and issuances

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing in financial transactions

Employment Rights Act 1996: Employment law considerations for equity arrangements involving employees