Business Registration Act (Chapter 32): Primary legislation governing business registration and regulation in Singapore, including requirements for transfer of business registration and obligations regarding business name transfer
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Regulates the sale of business assets, defines rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, and governs transfer of title provisions
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Covers treatment of existing employees, transfer of employment contracts, and obligations regarding employee benefits and CPF during business transfer
Goods and Services Tax Act (Chapter 117A): Addresses GST implications of business transfer, registration/de-registration requirements, and treatment of existing GST credits/liabilities
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Governs tax implications of business sale, treatment of capital gains, and transfer of tax liabilities/credits
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Establishes basic contract formation requirements, contractual obligations and remedies, and provisions for validity and enforceability
Property Tax Act (Chapter 254): Relevant when business premises are included in sale, covering transfer of property-related obligations
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures the sale doesn't create competition issues and covers merger notification requirements if applicable
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates transfer of customer databases, privacy obligations, and consent requirements for personal data transfer
Industry-Specific Regulations: Encompasses relevant industry-specific legislation, transfer of licenses and permits, and compliance requirements particular to the business sector
