Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT requirements for invoicing if the photographer is VAT registered, including proper display of VAT registration number and tax calculations
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides statutory framework for charging interest on late commercial payments and claiming debt recovery costs
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Regulates intellectual property rights for photographs, including ownership, licensing terms, and usage rights that need to be specified on the invoice
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013: Contains provisions affecting copyright law and its enforcement, particularly relevant for digital images
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Governs how personal data must be handled and protected in business transactions and documentation
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, affecting how client information can be stored and processed
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Regulates electronic communications and affects how invoices can be sent and stored electronically
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out basic contractual requirements for service provision, including implied terms about service quality
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides framework for consumer protection when dealing with private clients, affecting terms and conditions that can be included
Companies Act 2006: Specifies required business information that must appear on invoices and business documents
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: Though repealed, its principles remain relevant for ensuring accurate representation of property in photography services
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Ensures fair trading practices and accurate representation of services in business documentation
