Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company operations in Singapore, including requirements for shareholder meetings, notice periods (Section 177), and minutes recording obligations
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Key legislation governing securities trading and corporate disclosure requirements, particularly relevant for listed companies
SGX Listing Rules: Additional requirements for listed companies regarding shareholder meetings and corporate governance
Code of Corporate Governance 2018: Guidelines for corporate governance practices in Singapore, including shareholder rights and meeting procedures
Notice Period Requirements: mandatory notice period for general meetings (14 days for ordinary resolutions, 21 days for special resolutions)
Quorum Requirements: Minimum number of shareholders required to be present for a valid meeting as specified in the Companies Act and company constitution
Minutes Content Requirements: Essential elements including date, time, place, chairperson, secretary, attendees, proxies, resolutions, and voting results
Administrative Compliance: Requirements for minutes storage at registered office, chairperson's signature, preparation timeframe (within one month), and retention period (7 years minimum)
Electronic Meeting Provisions: Requirements and procedures for conducting virtual or hybrid shareholder meetings if applicable
Language Requirements: Meeting minutes must be recorded in English, the official business language in Singapore
Company Constitution: Company's own constitutional documents specifying additional requirements for general meetings and documentation
Voting Thresholds: Different majority requirements for ordinary resolutions (>50%) and special resolutions (75%)
