Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, regulating company formation, management, and operations
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities, futures, and derivatives markets, relevant for share dealings and corporate finance matters
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Governs the registration and regulation of business names in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for handling family members' information
Women's Charter (Cap. 353): Relevant for matrimonial rights and family law considerations in shareholding arrangements
Intestate Succession Act: Governs inheritance matters in the absence of a will, important for succession planning
Mental Capacity Act: Provides framework for decision-making when shareholders lose mental capacity
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of corporate and personal income, affecting dividend distributions and share transfers
Stamp Duties Act: Regulates stamp duties payable on share transfers and corporate documents
Estate Duty Act: Historical reference for existing arrangements though abolished, relevant for legacy provisions
Employment Act: Regulates employment relationships, important for family members working in the business
Central Provident Fund Act: mandatory social security savings scheme affecting employment of family members
Singapore Code of Corporate Governance: Best practices for corporate governance, particularly relevant for larger family businesses
SGX Listing Rules: Relevant if considering future public listing or corporate actions
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive behavior and business operation restrictions
Trustees Act: Governs trust arrangements, relevant if family trust structures are involved
Banking Act: Relevant for financing arrangements and banking relationships
