Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing the sale and purchase of goods in Singapore, defining legal framework for transfer of property and contractual obligations
Companies Act: Regulates corporate entities and their operations in Singapore, crucial for share transfers and corporate restructuring in business sales
Contract Law: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and terms
Competition Act: Ensures fair market practices and regulates anti-competitive behavior, including merger control provisions
Employment Act: Governs employment relationships and worker rights, crucial for employee transfer considerations in business sales
Income Tax Act: Regulates taxation of income, including capital gains and business transfer implications
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs GST implications of business transfers and asset sales
Stamp Duties Act: Regulates stamp duty payments on transfer documents and business sale agreements
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, important for customer and employee data transfer
Property Law: Relevant when real estate assets are included in the business sale
Patents Act: Protects and governs transfer of patent rights in business sales
Trade Marks Act: Regulates the transfer and protection of trademarks in business sales
Copyright Act: Governs the transfer and protection of copyrighted materials in business sales
Industry-Specific Regulations: Varies by business type, may include specific licensing and operational requirements
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations, particularly relevant for financial sector businesses
CCCS Requirements: Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore requirements for fair trading and merger control
