Contract Law: Singapore Contract Law based on Common Law principles forms the fundamental basis for guarantee agreements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for guarantee arrangements involving multiple parties
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Provides general principles of civil law applicable to contracts and commercial transactions in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and ensures reasonable standards of fair dealing
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates banking business and financial institutions in Singapore, relevant if banks are involved in the guarantee arrangement
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Governs moneylending activities and may be applicable if the guarantee involves moneylending transactions
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Relevant if the guarantee agreement involves securities or financial instruments
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty implications for legal documents and agreements in Singapore
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Applicable when corporate entities are involved in the guarantee agreement
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in commercial transactions, applicable for consumer guarantees
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for financial institutions and transactions
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Compliance requirements for preventing money laundering in financial transactions and agreements
