Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company operations, share issuance, shareholders' rights, corporate governance, and share transfers in Singapore. Defines different share classes and their associated rights and obligations.
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities offerings, establishes prospectus requirements and exemptions, and provides investor protection provisions. Critical for structuring investment terms and ensuring compliance with securities regulations.
MAS Guidelines: Monetary Authority of Singapore guidelines covering regulatory requirements for investments, financial advisory regulations, and anti-money laundering compliance measures.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement. Establishes requirements for valid contracts including offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including consent obligations and data protection requirements for parties involved in the investment agreement.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive behavior and includes merger control regulations that may apply to certain investment transactions or resulting business structures.
Income Tax Act: Determines tax implications of investments, treatment of capital gains, and available investment incentives and schemes for startup investments in Singapore.
Foreign Investment Regulations: Framework governing foreign investments, including foreign ownership restrictions, foreign exchange regulations, and compliance requirements for international investors.
