Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and governance in Singapore. Sets out fundamental rules for shareholding, directors' duties, and corporate structure.
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading, shareholding matters, and financial market operations in Singapore. Relevant for share transfer provisions and security interests.
ACRA Regulations: Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority guidelines governing corporate compliance, filing requirements, and regulatory oversight for Singapore companies.
SGX Regulations: Singapore Exchange rules applicable if the company is listed or planning to list, covering disclosure requirements and trading regulations.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Laws governing anti-competitive behavior, relevant for restrictions on share transfers and business operations agreements between shareholders.
Companies (Amendment) Act 2014: Updates to corporate governance requirements, including enhanced regulatory framework and compliance obligations for Singapore companies.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulations on collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, affecting how shareholder information must be handled and protected.
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation affecting dividend distributions, share transfers, and other shareholder-related financial transactions in Singapore.
