Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company operations, corporate structure, and business conduct in Singapore
Application of English Law Act: Provides the foundation for contract law principles in Singapore through the application of English common law
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Regulates moneylending activities and may apply depending on the financing structure
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading and financial products, relevant if securities are part of the financing arrangement
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Governs banking operations and financial services in Singapore
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore concerning business financing practices
AML/CFT Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism regulations for financial transactions
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Governs property transactions and security interests in real property
Registration of Deeds Act (Cap. 269): Regulates the registration of legal documents relating to property transactions
Personal Property Securities Act: Future legislation (when enacted) governing security interests in personal property
Bankruptcy Act (Cap. 20): Governs bankruptcy proceedings and creditor rights
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Comprehensive legislation dealing with corporate insolvency and restructuring
Limitations Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for enforcement of legal rights and bringing of legal actions
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duties payable on legal documents and transactions
Income Tax Act: Regulates tax implications of business financing arrangements and related transactions
