Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, covering share issuance requirements, transfer restrictions, and shareholders' rights and obligations
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities offerings, including disclosure requirements and investor protection provisions for equity-based compensation
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Provides framework for basic employment terms, employee rights, and the relationship between employment and equity compensation
Income Tax Act: Governs tax implications of share-based compensation, employee stock option tax treatment, and capital gains considerations
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates CPF contribution requirements and treatment of equity compensation for CPF purposes
MAS Guidelines: Monetary Authority of Singapore guidelines on securities offering regulations and corporate governance requirements
Stock Exchange Requirements: SGX listing rules, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance requirements for listed companies
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the protection of employee personal information and data processing requirements
Vesting Requirements: Key contractual considerations regarding vesting schedules and lock-up periods for employee equity
Exit Provisions: Contractual terms governing share disposal, including clawback provisions and conditions for equity transfer
Restrictive Covenants: Non-compete clauses and confidentiality requirements related to equity ownership
