Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and management in England and Wales. Provides the fundamental legal framework for company structures and corporate governance.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation governing the formation and operation of Limited Liability Partnerships, relevant when converting from or to an LLP structure.
Companies (Registration) Regulations 2008: Detailed regulations specifying requirements for company registration procedures and documentation.
Company Names and Trading Disclosures Regulations 2015: Regulations governing company naming conventions, restrictions, and requirements for business identification in communications.
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Provides standard template articles of association that can be used as a basis for company formation.
Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2019: Regulations governing cross-border corporate restructuring and conversions involving UK companies.
Companies House Requirements: Administrative requirements and guidelines set by the UK's registrar of companies for company registration and ongoing compliance.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations that may apply depending on the nature of the business being converted.
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Primary legislation governing corporate taxation, relevant for tax implications during company conversion.
Finance Act: Annual legislation that implements changes to tax law, affecting the tax treatment of corporate conversions.
VAT Regulations: Value Added Tax regulations that need to be considered during business structure conversion, especially regarding registration and compliance.
Asset Transfer Regulations: Legal framework governing the transfer of assets during company conversion, including property, intellectual property, and other business assets.
Employment Law: Legal requirements regarding the transfer of employees and employment contracts during company conversion (including TUPE regulations where applicable).
Contractual Obligations Review: Legal requirement to review and potentially novate existing contracts when converting business structure.
