Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, including SMEs, covering company formation, management, and governance requirements
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Core legislation governing employment relationships, working conditions, and basic terms of employment in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, which must be considered when handling employee information
Application of English Law Act: Establishes the application of English common law principles in Singapore's contract law, relevant for LOI drafting and interpretation
Enterprise Singapore Regulations: Regulatory framework specific to SMEs, providing guidelines and requirements for business operations and development
MTI Guidelines: Ministry of Trade and Industry guidelines specific to SME operations and compliance requirements
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers, including work pass requirements and employer obligations
Central Provident Fund Act: mandatory social security savings scheme legislation, requiring employer contributions for local employees
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation ensuring workplace safety standards and health protection measures for employees
Fair Consideration Framework: Guidelines ensuring fair employment practices and consideration of Singaporean candidates in hiring processes
Business Registration Act: Legislation governing business registration requirements and ongoing compliance obligations
Tripartite Guidelines: Non-binding guidelines developed by government, employer, and union representatives for fair employment practices
