Companies Act (Chapter 50): Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, particularly sections 386AG to 386AL which maNDAte the maintenance of beneficial ownership information tHRough the Register of Controllers. Includes 2017 amendments specifying requirements for beneficial ownership reporting.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act: Legislation governing LLPs in Singapore, containing provisions for maintaining and reporting beneficial ownership information similar to the Companies Act requirements.
MAS Notice PSN01: Regulatory notice from the Monetary Authority of Singapore containing AML/CFT requirements for payment service providers, including beneficial ownership verification and reporting obligations.
Guidelines to MAS Notice PSN01: Supplementary guidelines providing detailed interpretation and implementation guidance for the AML/CFT requirements outlined in MAS Notice PSN01.
ACRA Regulations: Regulatory framework from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority defining key terms like 'significant control' (>25% ownership/voting rights) and 'significant interest', and specifying filing requirements for beneficial ownership information.
Beneficial Owner Definition Requirements: Regulatory specifications defining beneficial ownership as persons holding >25% ownership or voting rights, including requirements for identifying both direct and indirect ownership structures.
Personal Information Requirements: mandatory personal information that must be collected for beneficial owners, including verification requirements and updating obligations under Singapore law.
Confidentiality Provisions: Legal requirements regarding the handling, protection, and disclosure of beneficial ownership information under Singapore's regulatory framework.
