Trustees Act (Chapter 337): Primary legislation governing the duties, powers, and responsibilities of trustees, as well as trust administration and trust property management in Singapore
Trust Companies Act (Chapter 336): Regulates trust companies and their operations in Singapore, particularly relevant when professional trustees are involved in the trust arrangement
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications for trust arrangements, including the tax treatment of trust income and distributions in Singapore
Stamp Duties Act: Outlines requirements for stamp duty on trust instruments and applicable fees and charges for trust-related documents
Mental Capacity Act: Relevant for trusts involving beneficiaries with mental incapacity, including provisions for powers of attorney and deputyship considerations
Property Law Act: Applicable when the trust involves real property, covering legal requirements for property holding in trust arrangements
Evidence Act: Specifies requirements for valid execution and witnessing of trust documents
Common Law Principles: Singapore trust law principles derived from common law and case law, covering fiduciary duties, trust interpretation, and trustee powers and obligations
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Monetary Authority of Singapore applicable to regulated financial activities and compliance requirements for trust companies
