The Contracts Act 1999: Primary legislation governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in England and Wales
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit arrangements and may be relevant if one party is a small business, despite being primarily focused on consumer protection
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs the rights to claim interest on late commercial payments and compensation for debt recovery costs
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Regulates contracts for the sale of goods, including quality standards and transfer of property
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
The Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing legal actions relating to contract breaches
Enterprise Act 2002: Affects business relationships and competition law considerations in commercial contracts
Companies Act 2006: Governs companies' capacity to enter into contracts and their legal obligations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, relevant if the installment agreement involves regulated financial activities
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out requirements for due diligence and anti-money laundering procedures in business transactions
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing credit arrangements and financial services
