Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, share transfers, and corporate ownership structures in the UK
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing the sale of business assets and transfer of goods in commercial transactions
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT implications in business sales and transfers
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights and employment terms
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation ensuring equal treatment in employment and business practices
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law governing real estate aspects of business transfers
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing and transfer of personal data in business transactions
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection principles, working alongside UK GDPR
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false statements and representations made during business sales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use and enforcement of unfair terms in business contracts
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market practices in business transfers
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects intellectual property rights relating to trademarks in business transfers
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs the transfer of intellectual property rights in business sales
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services aspects of business transfers where applicable
