Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing the sale of goods and transfer of title, defining conditions and warranties in sale contracts, and establishing rights and duties of buyers and sellers
Contract Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental law governing contract formation, including principles of offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate matters including authority requirements, governance, and ACRA filing obligations for company transactions
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty obligations for transfer of assets, particularly relevant for immovable property transactions
Goods and Services Tax Act: Addresses GST implications of asset transfers, including zero-rating conditions and GST registration requirements
Employment Act: Regulates employment-related aspects of asset transfers, including transfer of employment contracts and protection of employee rights
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the transfer of personal data, particularly relevant when customer databases are included in the asset sale
Competition Act: Addresses merger control provisions and prevents anti-competitive practices in asset transactions
Land Titles Act: Regulates transfer of real property titles and registration of property interests
Patents Act: Governs the transfer of patent rights and protection of patented innovations in asset sales
Trade Marks Act: Regulates the transfer and protection of trademark rights in asset sales
Copyright Act: Governs the transfer and protection of copyrighted works in asset sales
Registered Designs Act: Regulates the transfer and protection of registered design rights in asset sales
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act: Establishes due diligence requirements and reporting obligations for anti-money laundering compliance in asset transactions
