Companies Act 1967: Primary legislation governing company formation, management, and operation. Essential for structuring the JV entity if established as a company, including provisions for directors' duties and shareholders' rights.
Partnership Act 1890: Governs partnership structures if the JV is formed as a partnership rather than a company. Defines rights and obligations of partners.
Contracts Act 1872: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, including common law principles essential for the JV agreement.
Competition Act 2004: Regulates anti-competitive agreements and market dominance provisions that might affect the JV's operations and structure.
Employment Act 1968: Key legislation governing employment relationships if the JV will have employees, including mandatory terms and conditions of employment.
Income Tax Act 1947: Governs tax implications for the JV entity, including corporate tax obligations and withholding tax requirements.
Trade Marks Act: Protects intellectual property rights related to trademarks and brands that the JV might own or use.
Patents Act: Governs protection of inventions and technological innovations that might be developed or used by the JV.
Copyright Act: Protects original works and creative content that might be owned or used by the JV.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, ensuring privacy compliance in JV operations.
