Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company operations, corporate structure, and business conduct in Singapore. Essential for understanding the legal framework within which the funding agreement operates.
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates financial products and services. Relevant if the funding agreement involves securities, investment products, or regulated financial activities.
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Controls money lending activities in Singapore. Must be considered if the funding arrangement could be classified as money lending under Singapore law.
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies in Singapore. Forms the basic legal framework for the agreement.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore that may affect funding arrangements, especially if involving regulated financial activities.
Financial Advisers Act: Relevant if the funding agreement includes elements of financial advice or involves regulated financial advisory services.
Banking Act: Must be considered if the funding agreement involves licensed banking institutions or regulated banking activities.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Relevant for handling personal information in the funding agreement.
AML/CFT Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism regulations that must be complied with in business funding arrangements.
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures if the agreement is to be executed electronically.
Singapore Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement in Singapore's legal system.
Interest Rate Regulations: Rules governing maximum interest rates, computation methods, and disclosure requirements for business funding.
Security Requirements: Legal requirements regarding collateral, guarantees, and other security arrangements in funding agreements.
Registration Requirements: Any necessary registrations or filings required for the funding agreement with relevant authorities.
Disclosure Obligations: Mandatory disclosure requirements and transparency obligations in business funding arrangements.
