Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate transactions, including requirements for corporate approvals and filing requirements with ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority)
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Governs the transfer of business assets, including warranties and conditions in asset sales
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Regulates the transfer of employees, protection of employee rights, and requirements for employee notification and consent in business transfers
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Covers merger control provisions, anti-competitive behavior regulations, and notification requirements for business transfers
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Addresses tax implications of business transfers, including stamp duty considerations and capital gains implications
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the transfer of customer/employee data and data protection obligations during business transfers
Industry-Specific Regulations: Covers industry-specific licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals required for the transfer of business
Intellectual Property Laws: Encompasses transfer of IP rights, including Trademark Act, Patents Act, and Copyright Act considerations
Property Law: Governs the transfer of lease agreements and assignment of property rights in business transfers
Contract Law: Covers assignment of existing contracts and novation requirements in business transfers
