Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing guarantees in Singapore, particularly Section 6 which deals with guarantee requirements and provisions for contracts in writing
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental legislation covering contract formation, consideration, capacity to contract, and discharge of contracts, which forms the basis of guarantee agreements
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Relevant when the guarantee involves banking institutions, providing specific requirements and regulations for bank guarantees
Bankruptcy Act (Cap. 20): Governs situations involving guarantor bankruptcy and establishes creditors' rights in such scenarios
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Applicable when the guarantor is a corporate entity, covering corporate capacity and authority requirements for providing guarantees
Common Law Principles: Essential principles regarding guarantee formation, rights of subrogation, indemnity, and co-guarantors' rights derived from case law
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Monetary Authority of Singapore applicable to guarantees involving regulated financial institutions
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Legislation protecting against unfair terms in contracts, including guarantees, particularly relevant for commercial relationships
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Provides additional protection when the guarantee involves consumer relationships, ensuring fair trading practices
