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Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation in England and Wales, providing the fundamental framework for incorporation and company management

Charities Act 2011: Primary legislation governing charitable organizations, essential if the non-profit will be registered as a charity

Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: Secondary legislation providing additional regulations for charities, including provisions for social investment and protection measures

Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation providing standard template articles that can be used as a basis for company formation

Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986: Legislation governing the disqualification of directors and related responsibilities

Insolvency Act 1986: Relevant provisions relating to company insolvency and financial difficulties

Charity Commission Regulations: Regulatory requirements set by the Charity Commission for registered charities

Companies House Requirements: Filing and registration requirements set by Companies House for incorporated organizations

UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice guidelines for corporate governance, applicable where relevant to larger non-profits

Legal Structure Requirements: Specific requirements for Company Limited by Guarantee structure, commonly used for non-profits

Directors' Duties: Statutory and fiduciary duties of directors under English law

Member Rights: Legal requirements regarding member rights, voting procedures, and obligations

Charitable Objects: Requirements for defining charitable purposes and objects if registering as a charity

Asset Lock Provisions: Requirements for provisions ensuring assets are used for intended charitable/non-profit purposes

Dissolution Procedures: Legal requirements for winding up procedures and asset distribution

Public Benefit Requirements: Statutory requirements to demonstrate public benefit for charitable organizations