Companies Act 1967: Primary legislation governing corporate matters including share transfer provisions, registration requirements, potential transfer restrictions, and necessary approvals from directors and shareholders
Securities and Futures Act 2001: Regulates securities trading, particularly relevant for listed companies, covering disclosure requirements, trading restrictions, and insider trading provisions
Misrepresentation Act: Deals with false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation in contracts
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal validity and enforceability of electronic signatures and electronic execution of documents
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations applicable to regulated entities and financial sector compliance requirements
SGX Listing Rules: Singapore Exchange requirements for listed companies including listing manual compliance and corporate disclosure obligations
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation covering stamp duty requirements, capital gains implications, and tax clearance procedures for share transfers
Competition Act: Regulates merger control and anti-competitive behavior, particularly relevant for larger transactions
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data during due diligence and transaction processes
Company Constitution: Internal governing document that may contain specific requirements or restrictions on share transfers
Shareholders' Agreement: Existing agreements between shareholders that may contain pre-emption rights or other transfer restrictions
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Regulations governing foreign ownership limits in specific industries or sectors in Singapore
