Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company formation, management, directors' duties, shareholding structures, share transfers, and corporate governance requirements in Singapore
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Regulates employment relationships, including working hours, compensation, and leave entitlements, which may be relevant even for cofounders who are directors
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Governs share issuance, securities trading restrictions, and disclosure requirements for companies in Singapore
Contract Law: Based on Common Law principles, covers formation of valid contracts, contractual obligations, remedies, and consideration requirements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling of personal data and privacy obligations for organizations operating in Singapore
Patents Act: Part of IP law framework, governing protection of inventions and technological innovations
Copyright Act: Protects original works and creative expressions, crucial for intellectual property assignments in cofounder agreements
Trade Marks Act: Governs protection of company brands, logos, and distinctive marks
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates market competition and influences the scope of non-compete provisions in cofounder agreements
Equity Distribution Provisions: Key contractual component defining initial and ongoing share ownership between cofounders
Roles and Responsibilities Framework: Contractual structure defining each cofounder's duties, obligations, and areas of responsibility
Decision-Making Authority: Governance framework specifying voting rights and decision-making processes
Exit Provisions: Terms governing founder departures, share transfers, and company sale scenarios
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Framework for handling disagreements and conflicts between cofounders
Confidentiality Obligations: Terms protecting company secrets, proprietary information, and business plans
Vesting Schedule Framework: Structure for gradual acquisition of equity rights over time to ensure long-term commitment
Death/Incapacity Provisions: Terms governing succession and share handling in case of founder death or inability to serve
