Charities Act 1994: Primary legislation governing charitable organizations in Singapore, including regulations for receiving and managing donations, and compliance requirements for charities
Income Tax Act: Legislation governing tax implications and deductions for donations, including provisions for tax benefits and reporting requirements
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation establishing general contract principles in Singapore law, which forms the basis for donation agreements
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations, essential for the validity of the donation agreement
Doctrine of Conditional Gifts: Legal principle governing the establishment and enforcement of conditions attached to gifts or donations
Rule Against Perpetuities: Common law rule limiting the duration of conditions that can be placed on gifts or property transfers
Commissioner of Charities Regulations: Regulatory framework overseeing charitable organizations and donations in Singapore
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations governing large monetary transactions and transfers
AML/CFT Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism regulations to prevent illegal fund transfers through donations
Stamp Duties Act: Legislation governing stamp duty requirements for property transfers and certain types of documented transactions
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in donation agreements and related documentation
Tax Deduction Schemes: Framework for tax benefits including the Double Tax Deduction Scheme for charitable donations in Singapore
GST Implications: Goods and Services Tax considerations for donations, including potential exemptions and reporting requirements
