Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate matters including share transfer provisions, registration requirements, shareholder rights and obligations, and company constitution requirements
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading, particularly relevant for public companies, including disclosure requirements and trading regulations
Misrepresentation Act and Contract Law: Fundamental contract law principles governing formation, terms, and remedies for misrepresentation in business agreements
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation covering capital gains implications, stamp duty requirements, and necessary tax clearance certificates for share transfers
Stamp Duties Act: Governs document stamping requirements and share transfer duty obligations in Singapore
Competition Act: Regulates merger control provisions and prevents anti-competitive behavior in business transactions
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Requirements: Regulatory framework for financial sector entities, including specific requirements for regulated businesses
Employment Act: Labor law considerations regarding the transfer of employees and employment contracts during business share sales
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs data privacy considerations and requirements for the transfer of customer and employee personal data
Foreign Investment Rules: Regulations concerning foreign ownership restrictions and requirements for foreign buyers in Singapore business acquisitions
