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Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company structures, share transfers, and director duties. Key for regulating the fundamental aspects of business transfer and corporate compliance.

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Regulates the transfer of goods and inventory as part of the business sale, including provisions for quality and fitness for purpose.

Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE): Protects employee rights during business transfers, governs the transfer of employment contracts, and sets consultation requirements.

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Addresses VAT implications of business transfers and determines whether the transfer qualifies as a Transfer of Going Concern (TOGC).

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant for businesses involving regulated activities, determining necessary regulatory approvals for the transfer.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the transfer of customer and employee data, ensuring compliance with data protection obligations during business transfer.

Property Law Act 1925: Regulates property transfers and lease assignments if the business includes real estate assets.

Competition Act 1998: Addresses merger control considerations and ensures competition law compliance in business transfers.

Pension Schemes Act 1993: Covers the transfer of pension obligations and protects employee pension rights during business transfers.

Intellectual Property Laws Bundle: Includes Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994, governing the transfer of intellectual property rights.