Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing the sale of goods and assets in Singapore, crucial for defining terms of business transfer
Companies Act: Fundamental legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, including requirements for business transfers and corporate restructuring
Employment Act: Key legislation governing employment relationships, crucial for employee transfer provisions and protection of workers' rights during business sale
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates mandatory social security savings system, important for ensuring compliance with CPF obligations during business transfer
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation matters, including tax implications and obligations arising from the business sale
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates GST implications of the business sale transaction and ongoing GST compliance requirements
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty obligations on various documents and transactions related to the business sale
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, important for data transfer aspects of the business sale
Trade Marks Act: Governs the protection and transfer of trademarks as part of the business sale
Patents Act: Regulates the protection and transfer of patents and patent rights in the business sale
Copyright Act: Governs the protection and transfer of copyrights and related intellectual property rights
Competition Act: Regulates market competition and merger control provisions that may affect the business sale
Land Titles Act: Relevant for any real property transfers included in the business sale
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs matters relating to foreign employees and work passes during business transfer
Work Injury Compensation Act: Ensures protection of workers' compensation rights during business ownership transfer
