Companies Act 1967 (2020 Revised Edition): Primary legislation governing company formation, structure, and regulation in Singapore. Contains fundamental requirements for company constitution, shareholding, and management structures.
Companies (Model Constitutions) Regulations 2015: Subsidiary legislation providing standard constitution templates for private companies in Singapore, serving as a baseline for company formation.
Securities and Futures Act 2001: Legislation governing securities, trading, and financial markets in Singapore, particularly relevant for share issuance and transfer provisions in company agreements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, applicable to handling information of directors, shareholders, and officers.
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Legislation governing the registration and use of business names in Singapore, including provisions for company naming conventions.
Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles and guidelines for best practices in corporate governance for companies registered in Singapore.
ACRA Regulations: Regulatory framework established by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, the primary regulator for companies in Singapore.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, particularly relevant for companies engaging in financial services.
