Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate matters including share transfers, corporate ownership rules, directors' duties, share capital requirements, and company registration requirements
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading, particularly relevant for publicly listed companies, covering disclosure requirements and investor protection provisions
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs merger control and anti-competitive behavior, applicable if the transaction meets certain thresholds
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Covers stamp duty requirements for share transfers and related document stamping obligations
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Addresses tax implications of the transaction, including capital gains considerations and relevant stamp duty requirements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling and transfer of personal data during due diligence and transaction processes
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, consideration, capacity to contract, and terms and conditions
MAS Guidelines: Monetary Authority of Singapore guidelines applicable for regulated industries and compliance requirements
Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers: Regulates takeovers and mergers, including mandatory offer requirements for qualifying transactions
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Governs employment relationships and employee transfers that may be affected by the buyout
