Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, articles content requirements, specific regulations for public companies, and share capital requirements. Particularly Parts 3, 4, and 20 are relevant.
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Provides the model articles template for public companies which serves as the basis for customization of company articles.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Governs requirements for public offerings and financial regulations applicable to public limited companies.
UK Corporate Governance Code: Sets out best practices for listed companies including board structure requirements and corporate governance standards.
UK Listing Rules: Contains additional requirements and regulations for companies planning to list on public exchanges.
Companies (Trading Disclosures) Regulations 2008: Specifies requirements for company name display and communication requirements for public companies.
Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business Names Regulations 2015: Details naming restrictions and requirements for public limited companies.
Minimum Share Capital Requirement: Statutory requirement of £50,000 minimum share capital for public limited companies.
Director Requirements: Statutory requirements for director appointments, qualifications, and duties in public limited companies.
Company Secretary Requirement: Mandatory requirement for public limited companies to have a qualified company secretary.
Shareholder Rights: Legal framework governing shareholder rights, voting procedures, and protection in public limited companies.
Board Meeting Procedures: Legal requirements and best practices for conducting board meetings in public limited companies.
Share Transfer Provisions: Regulations governing the transfer of shares in public limited companies, including restrictions and procedures.
