Charities Act (Chapter 37): Primary legislation governing charitable organizations in Singapore, defining charitable purposes, registration requirements, and regulatory framework
Societies Act (Chapter 311): Legislation governing the registration and regulation of societies in Singapore, relevant if the charity is registered as a society
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant legislation if the charity is being registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee, governing corporate structure and requirements
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore: Fundamental law of Singapore providing the legal framework within which all organizations must operate
Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs: Regulatory guidelines establishing governance standards and best practices for charities and Institutions of Public Character
Commissioner of Charities' Guidelines: Specific guidelines issued by the Commissioner of Charities governing charity operations and compliance requirements
Accounting Standards for Charities: Financial reporting and accounting requirements specific to charitable organizations in Singapore
Registry of Societies Requirements: Registration and compliance requirements if the charity is registered as a society
ACRA Requirements: Registration and compliance requirements if the charity is registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee
IRAS Tax Exemption Requirements: Requirements and conditions for obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status as a charity
Fundraising and Disclosure Requirements: Regulations governing fundraising activities and mandatory disclosures for charities
Governance Structure Requirements: mandatory requirements for board composition, management structure, and internal governance
Charitable Purposes Requirements: Legal definition and requirements for what constitutes acceptable charitable purposes in Singapore
Board Composition Requirements: Specific requirements for the composition of the charity's board, including minimum number of directors and independence criteria
Financial Reporting Obligations: mandatory financial reporting and audit requirements for charities
Conflict of Interest Provisions: Requirements for managing and declaring conflicts of interest within the charity's operations
Dissolution Clauses: Legal requirements for provisions regarding the dissolution of the charity and distribution of assets
Member Rights and Obligations: Required provisions defining the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of charity members
Management Committee Structure: Requirements for the structure and responsibilities of the charity's management committee
