Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing the sale of goods and business assets in Singapore, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers
Companies Act: Fundamental legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, relevant for business transfer and corporate compliance
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in Singapore's legal system
Employment Act: Regulates employment relationships and provides framework for employee transfers during business sales
Transfer of Business Registration Act: Governs the procedures and requirements for business transfer registration with ACRA
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates GST implications in business sales and asset transfers
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications and obligations arising from business sales
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty obligations on business sale documents and property transfers
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act: Relevant for transfer of property interests if real estate is included in business sale
Land Titles Act: Applicable when the business sale involves transfer of real property interests
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs employer obligations regarding employee CPF contributions during business transfers
Trade Marks Act: Regulates the transfer of trademark rights in business sales
Patents Act: Governs the transfer of patent rights in business sales
Copyright Act: Covers the transfer of copyright interests in business sales
Personal Data Protection Act: Regulates the transfer and handling of personal data during business sales
