Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including share transfers, share capital arrangements, statutory shareholder rights, directors' duties, and company filing requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, particularly relevant for regulated investments and requirements for fair share valuation
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Contains provisions regarding transparency of ownership and corporate governance requirements
Income Tax Act 2007: Key tax legislation affecting the tax treatment of share transfers and distributions to withdrawing shareholders
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Governs corporate tax implications of share transfers and corporate restructuring
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Regulates Capital Gains Tax implications for share disposals and transfers
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in England and Wales
Articles of Association: Company's internal constitution that may contain specific provisions regarding share transfers and shareholder withdrawal
Shareholders' Agreement: Existing agreement between shareholders that may contain specific provisions for withdrawal procedures and valuation methods
Companies House Requirements: Regulatory filing requirements for changes in share ownership and company structure
Financial Conduct Authority Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements if the company or share transfer falls under FCA jurisdiction
Stock Exchange Rules: Additional requirements if the company is listed on a stock exchange
