Bills of Exchange Act: Primary legislation (Chapter 23) governing promissory notes in Singapore, providing core legal framework and requirements
Contracts Act: Primary legislation (Chapter 53) governing basic contract formation and validity requirements in Singapore
Moneylenders Act: Supporting legislation (Chapter 188) relevant if the promissory note involves money lending activities
Banking Act: Supporting legislation (Chapter 19) applicable when the note involves regulated financial institutions
Securities and Futures Act: Supporting legislation (Chapter 289) relevant if the promissory note could be classified as a security
Writing Requirement: Legal requirement that the promissory note must be in written form
Unconditional Promise: Legal requirement that the note must contain an unconditional promise to pay
Specific Sum: Legal requirement that the note must specify a definite amount to be paid
Payment Terms: Legal requirement that the note must contain definite payment terms
Maker Signature: Legal requirement that the note must be signed by the maker
Payee Identification: Legal requirement that the note must clearly identify the payee
Dating Requirement: Legal requirement that the note must be properly dated
MAS Regulations: Regulatory considerations from the Monetary Authority of Singapore if applicable
AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism regulatory requirements
Stamp Duties Act: Regulatory requirement for proper stamping of the promissory note under Singapore law
