Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company operations in Singapore, covering shareholders' rights, share transfer restrictions, directors' duties and appointments, and company meetings and resolutions
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Legislation governing securities trading, disclosure requirements, and insider trading regulations for companies in Singapore
Contract Law (Application of Laws) Act: Provides framework for general contract law principles, including formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Civil Law Act: Establishes basic principles of contract formation and enforcement in Singapore's legal system
ACRA Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority covering corporate governance requirements, filing and compliance obligations
MAS Guidelines: Monetary Authority of Singapore guidelines relevant for companies with financial services components
Corporate Governance Requirements: Specific requirements for company management, board structure, and operational procedures
Minority Shareholder Protection: Legal provisions and mechanisms to protect the rights of minority shareholders
Pre-emptive Rights: Rights of existing shareholders to maintain their ownership percentage by having first option to buy new shares
Share Transfer Restrictions: Limitations and conditions on how shares can be transferred between parties
Dividend Policies: Rules and procedures governing the distribution of company profits to shareholders
Board Composition and Voting Rights: Requirements for board structure and voting procedures for company decisions
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Procedures and methods for resolving conflicts between shareholders or with the company
Exit Provisions: Terms and conditions governing how shareholders can exit their investment in the company
Tag-along and Drag-along Rights: Rights that protect minority shareholders (tag-along) and enable majority shareholders to force minority shareholders to join in the sale of a company (drag-along)
