Contracts Act (Cap. 2): Primary legislation governing the formation, validity, and enforcement of contracts in Singapore. Essential for establishing the fundamental contractual relationship in the JV.
Partnership Act (Cap. 391): Provides legal framework that may be applicable if the JV structure resembles a partnership arrangement, even if not formally registered as one.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate entities and is crucial if the JV involves corporate parties or if a separate JV entity is to be established.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures the joint venture arrangement doesn't violate anti-competition laws or create monopolistic situations in the market.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Governs employment relationships if the JV will have employees, setting out mandatory terms and conditions of employment.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data by the joint venture entity.
Patents Act: Protects inventions and technological innovations that may be developed or used within the JV.
Copyright Act: Protects original works and creative content that may be involved in the JV's operations.
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands, logos, and other distinctive marks that may be used or created by the JV.
Income Tax Act: Governs the taxation of income generated by the JV and its distribution among parties.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates the application of GST to transactions involving the JV.
Singapore Common Law: Body of case law precedents that supplements statutory law and provides principles for contract interpretation and enforcement.
