Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations including notice periods, minutes recording requirements, general/board meeting regulations, and voting procedures. Sets out fundamental rules for corporate documentation.

Model Articles of Association: Default rules that provide standard guidelines for company meetings, including notice requirements and voting procedures when company's own articles don't specify otherwise.

Corporate Governance Code: Guidelines for best practices in conducting and documenting meetings, ensuring transparency, and maintaining proper documentation standards, particularly relevant for listed companies.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling of personal information in meeting documents, including storage, distribution, and privacy considerations for minutes and notices.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific requirements for financial institutions regarding meeting documentation and regulatory compliance in corporate governance matters.

Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing the use of electronic communications for notices and digital documentation, including requirements for electronic meeting materials.

Company's Articles of Association: Company-specific rules that outline requirements for notices, meeting procedures, and voting rights that must be followed in corporate documentation.

Public Companies Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements specific to public companies, including rules for shareholder communications and meeting documentation.