Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing the transfer of movable property and tangible assets associated with goodwill in Singapore
Companies Act: Regulates corporate transactions, including requirements for company approvals, filings, and directors' duties in asset disposals
Competition Act: Covers merger control provisions and anti-competitive behavior regulations that may affect asset purchases
Income Tax Act: Governs tax treatment of goodwill, capital gains implications, and stamp duty considerations in asset transfers
Trade Marks Act: Intellectual property legislation relevant to goodwill transfer, particularly regarding trademark rights and protection
Patents Act: Governs the transfer of patent rights which may be associated with business goodwill
Copyright Act: Regulates the transfer of copyright-protected materials that may form part of business goodwill
Employment Act: Governs employment-related aspects including transfer of employees, employment terms, and benefits
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the transfer of customer databases and data protection obligations in business transfers
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing contract formation, consideration, representations, and warranties
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations applicable to regulated entities involved in asset purchases
ACRA Requirements: Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority requirements for business registration changes and company filing obligations
