Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate structure, profit distribution mechanisms, and directors' duties and responsibilities in UK companies

Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing partnership relationships, rights and duties of partners, and profit sharing mechanisms between business partners

Corporation Tax Act 2010: Tax legislation governing corporate taxation and profit distribution implications for UK businesses

Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation covering income tax implications of profit sharing arrangements for individuals

Value Added Tax Act 1994: VAT legislation affecting restaurant operations and profit calculations

Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation protecting workers' rights and governing employment status considerations in profit sharing schemes

Food Safety Act 1990: Legislation governing food safety compliance requirements that affect restaurant operations and profitability

Licensing Act 2003: Legislation governing restaurant licensing requirements and operational compliance

Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair business practices and preventing anti-competitive behavior in business arrangements

Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, consideration, capacity, and terms and conditions

Data Protection Act 2018: UK GDPR implementation governing the handling of customer and employee data in business operations

Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in profit sharing arrangements