Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities offerings, investment products, and fund management activities. Includes licensing requirements for fund managers and disclosure obligations.
Companies Act: Governs corporate structure, governance, share issuance and transfer requirements, and directors' duties and responsibilities in Singapore.
Limited Partnerships Act: Regulates the formation and operation of limited partnerships, including rights and obligations of general and limited partners, particularly relevant if the PE fund is structured as a limited partnership.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore covering licensing, registration, conduct of business for fund management companies, and anti-money laundering requirements.
Code of Corporate Governance: Sets out principles and guidelines for corporate governance, including board composition and responsibilities for Singapore companies.
Income Tax Act: Governs the tax treatment of PE investments and carried interest, including relevant tax implications and obligations.
Competition Act: Regulates market competition and includes merger control provisions relevant for PE acquisitions and investments.
Personal Data Protection Act: Establishes framework for data protection and privacy requirements, particularly relevant for handling investor information.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies for breach, fundamental to PE agreement structuring.
