Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company formation, operations, shareholders' rights and obligations, and directors' duties and responsibilities in Singapore
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, consideration, and enforceability under Singapore law, including common law principles
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates financial institutions, lending practices, and banking secrecy provisions relevant to loan agreements
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Governs securities, financial instruments, disclosure requirements, and licensing requirements for financial activities
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory framework from Monetary Authority of Singapore covering financial compliance, anti-money laundering, and KYC requirements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing data privacy requirements and information handling in business transactions
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Consumer protection legislation that may apply depending on the nature of the joint venture
Foreign Investment Regulations: Regulations governing foreign entity participation, including currency control and foreign exchange requirements
Interest Rate Regulations: Rules and guidelines governing permissible interest rates and related financial terms in loan agreements
Security and Collateral Requirements: Legal framework for securing loans and establishing collateral under Singapore law
Registration Requirements: Mandatory registration and filing requirements for joint ventures and loan agreements
Stamp Duty Obligations: Tax obligations and stamp duty requirements for loan agreements and related documents in Singapore
