Societies Act (Chapter 311): Primary legislation governing the registration and regulation of societies in Singapore, including nonprofit organizations
Charities Act (Chapter 37): Core legislation regulating charitable organizations, their registration, and operations in Singapore
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant for nonprofits structured as Companies Limited by Guarantee, governing corporate structure and governance
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Regulates the registration and use of business names, including those of nonprofit partnerships
Partnership Act (Chapter 391): Defines the legal framework for partnerships in Singapore, including rights and obligations of partners
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Governs tax obligations and exemptions for nonprofit organizations in Singapore
Goods and Services Tax Act (Chapter 117A): Regulates GST obligations and potential exemptions for nonprofit organizations
Tax Deduction Scheme for Grantmaking: Special tax provisions for philanthropic organizations making grants in Singapore
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Governs employment relationships and worker rights if the nonprofit partnership has employees
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Mandates retirement and social security contributions for employees in Singapore
Registry of Societies Regulations: Specific regulatory requirements for societies registered under the Registry of Societies
Commissioner of Charities Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines for charitable organizations issued by the Commissioner of Charities
Code of Governance for Charities: Best practice guidelines for governance of charitable organizations and Institutions of Public Character (IPCs)
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data by organizations in Singapore
Cross-border Donation Regulations: Rules governing international donations and fund transfers for nonprofit organizations
