Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing assignments and transfer of rights, including provisions for contractual obligations and remedies in Singapore
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental legislation covering contract formation, consideration requirements, and rules of privity of contract
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulatory framework for banking-related debt transfers and compliance requirements when financial institutions are involved
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data during debt assignment, including consent requirements for information sharing
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Specific regulations regarding assignment of loans from licensed moneylenders and related compliance requirements
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Legislative requirements for corporate authorization and compliance when corporations are parties to the assignment
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Requirements for stamp duty payments and timing obligations for assignment documents
Common Law Principles - Assignment Doctrine: Legal principles governing both legal and equitable assignments, including notice requirements and rights/obligations of parties
Registration Requirements: Any applicable registration obligations for the debt assignment to be legally effective
Form Requirements: Specific formal requirements for the valid execution of the assignment agreement
Notice Requirements: Obligations regarding notification to the debtor about the assignment of debt
Perfection Requirements: Steps necessary to ensure the assignment is fully effective and enforceable against third parties
