Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing share transfers including Section 126 (Transfer of shares), Section 130A (Electronic transfer), Section 81 (Nature of shares), and Sections 128-129 (Registration of transfers)
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading, especially for public listed companies, including disclosure requirements and transfer restrictions
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty payments on share transfers (0.2% of purchase price or market value, whichever is higher) under Section 22
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data of parties involved in the transaction
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity to contract
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Covers tax implications of share transfers and related withholding tax requirements
SGX Rules: Singapore Exchange regulations applicable for listed company share transfers
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore's regulatory requirements for share transfers, particularly in regulated industries
Competition Law: Requirements for large transactions that may impact market competition
Company Constitution: Internal company rules governing share transfers, including any restrictions or pre-emptive rights
Shareholders' Agreement: Existing agreements between shareholders that may affect or restrict share transfers
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Regulations governing foreign ownership of shares in Singapore companies, if applicable
