Partnership Act 1890 (Chapter 391): Primary legislation governing partnerships in Singapore. Defines partnerships, regulates their formation, outlines rights and duties of partners, and governs partnership dissolution procedures.
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Governs the registration requirements for business names in Singapore, including filing obligations and disclosure requirements for partnerships.
Limited Partnerships Act 2008: Specific legislation for limited partnership structures, detailing the rights and liabilities of limited partners in Singapore.
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant for potential future conversion to company structure and understanding corporate governance requirements in Singapore.
Income Tax Act: Governs the tax treatment of partnerships and individual partners, including filing requirements and tax obligations.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Outlines GST registration requirements and tax obligations for partnerships operating in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, affecting how partner information must be handled.
Misrepresentation Act: Part of contract law framework governing false statements and representations in partnership agreements.
Competition Act: Regulates anti-competitive practices and market conduct rules that partnerships must comply with in Singapore.
