UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing, handling, and protection of personal data, including requirements for data sharing between partners and ensuring proper data protection agreements are in place

Competition Act 1998: Ensures the referral arrangement does not create anti-competitive practices or restrict market competition through exclusive arrangements or market dominance

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests if the referral partnership involves B2C transactions, ensuring transparency and fairness in consumer dealings

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services activities and referrals, particularly important if the partnership involves regulated financial products or services

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for referral arrangements where third party rights might be created

Bribery Act 2010: Ensures referral fees and commission structures do not constitute illegal kickbacks or improper incentives

Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce aspects of the referral relationship, including online referral mechanisms and electronic communications

Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Ensures truthful and accurate marketing practices in B2B relationships and referral marketing activities

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT treatment of referral fees and commission payments between partners

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Regulates electronic marketing and communications aspects of the referral relationship, including requirements for consent in electronic marketing