Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation that defines partnerships, establishes basic rights and obligations of partners, and provides default provisions for partnership operations when not otherwise specified in agreement

Companies Act 2006: Core company law legislation covering shareholder rights, company constitution requirements, directors' duties, and share transfer provisions

Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation governing the formation and operation of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in the UK

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, relevant if partnership involves regulated activities

Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing competition law and preventing anti-competitive practices between businesses

Equality Act 2010: Laws ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in business operations and employment

Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation covering transparency requirements and People with Significant Control (PSC) regulations

Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Laws governing the handling and protection of personal data between partners and in business operations

Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation governing personal income tax implications for partners

Corporation Tax Act 2010: Tax legislation governing corporate tax implications for the partnership structure

Partnership (Taxation) Act 1964: Specific tax legislation dealing with the taxation of partnerships and partners