Partnership Act 1890 (Chapter 391): Primary legislation governing the formation and operation of partnerships in Singapore, defining the fundamental rights and obligations of partners
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Legislation covering business registration requirements, including rules for name reservation and registration in Singapore
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Foundational law establishing basic principles of contract formation and enforceability considerations, relevant even for typically non-binding MOUs
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures business partnerships do not create anti-competitive practices and addresses market dominance considerations
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates data sharing between partners and handling of customer information in business relationships
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant when either party is a registered company, covering corporate governance requirements and compliance
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the execution and validity of electronically signed documents and digital transactions
Industry-specific Regulations: Sector-specific laws and regulations that may apply depending on the business domain of the partnership
Intellectual Property Laws: Relevant legislation for protecting and managing intellectual property rights when IP sharing is involved in the partnership
Employment Act: Labor law considerations particularly relevant if the partnership involves staff transfers or shared employment arrangements
