Companies Act 2006: Key legislation governing corporate capacity, authority, and registration requirements for charges in financing agreements

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates consumer credit arrangements, including licensing requirements and disclosure obligations if inventory financing involves consumer goods

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Governs title and transfer of goods, and establishes fundamental rights and obligations regarding inventory

Bills of Sale Acts 1878 and 1882: Historical legislation setting out requirements for security over personal property

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Establishes the regulatory framework for financial services in the UK

Enterprise Act 2002: Contains provisions regarding floating charges and enforcement of security in inventory financing

Insolvency Act 1986: Governs priority of creditors and security enforcement in insolvency situations

FCA Regulations: Regulatory requirements if the financing arrangement falls within regulated activities under Financial Conduct Authority supervision

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Specifies due diligence requirements and reporting obligations for financial transactions

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, consideration, and terms and conditions under English law

LIBOR Transition Regulations: Regulations governing reference rate provisions and alternative rate mechanisms in financial agreements

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislative framework for processing personal data and privacy requirements in business transactions