Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate transactions, business transfers, share transfers, asset sales, and corporate governance requirements in Singapore
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Regulates the sale of business assets and transfer of title and property in business sale transactions
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Covers merger control provisions, anti-competitive behavior regulations, and mandatory notification requirements for transactions exceeding certain thresholds
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Governs the transfer of employees, preservation of employment terms, and notice requirements during business sales
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the transfer of customer and employee data and data protection obligations during business transfers
Stamp Duties Act: Covers stamp duty implications for property transfers and share transfer duties in business sales
Income Tax Act: Addresses tax implications and capital gains considerations in business sale transactions
Land Titles Act: Relevant for business sales involving real estate property transfers
Planning Act: Applicable for business sales involving property development or land use considerations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Including Banking Act, Securities and Futures Act, Insurance Act, and other sector-specific regulations depending on the nature of the business
