Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, including regulations on company structure, management, and corporate actions such as mergers and acquisitions
Contract Law (Cap. 53B): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Legislation governing the sale and transfer of goods, relevant for asset transfers in buyout agreements
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates market competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in business transactions
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Principal legislation governing employment relationships, crucial if the buyout affects employee contracts
Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36): Governs mandatory social security savings system, relevant for employee-related aspects of buyouts
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A): Regulates the employment of foreign workers, important if the buyout involves foreign employees
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs taxation of income, including capital gains and corporate restructuring implications
Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A): Regulates consumption tax implications in business transactions and asset transfers
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duties payable on documents and transactions related to property and shares
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading and financial markets, crucial for share transfers in buyouts
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in business transactions
