Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, essential for the basic structure and enforceability of the LOI
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Regulates the sale of goods and transfer of title, crucial for asset purchases involving movable property
Property Law Act (Chapter 242): Governs transactions involving real property and interests in land
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Regulates corporate entities and their capacity to enter into transactions, including asset purchases
Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Specific legislation for real property transactions and registration of title in Singapore
Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Controls foreign ownership of residential property in Singapore
Patents Act (Chapter 221): Governs the transfer and assignment of patent rights as assets
Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Regulates the transfer and assignment of trademark rights
Copyright Act (Chapter 63): Controls the transfer and assignment of copyright and related rights
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Relevant for asset purchases involving transfer of employees or employment-related assets
Income Tax Act: Tax implications and obligations arising from asset purchases
Goods and Services Tax Act: GST considerations and obligations in asset purchase transactions
Stamp Duties Act: Requirements for stamp duty payment on certain asset transfers
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Merger control and competition law considerations for significant asset purchases
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Requirements for handling personal data in due diligence and asset transfers
