Partnership Act 1890 (Chapter 391): Primary legislation governing partnerships in Singapore. Defines partnership constitution, partners' rights and obligations, relationship management between partners, and dissolution rules.
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Governs the registration of business names, compliance with naming regulations, and ongoing filing obligations for partnerships in Singapore.
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant for understanding general business regulation principles and potential future conversion to company structure.
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Covers partnership tax obligations, tax treatment of partners' income, and GST registration requirements where applicable.
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Outlines employment obligations and responsibilities for partnerships that have employees.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling of personal data and privacy obligations for businesses operating in Singapore.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Addresses anti-competitive practices and fair trading requirements for businesses in Singapore.
ACRA Requirements: Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority requirements for partnership registration and compliance.
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations, applicable if the partnership engages in regulated financial activities.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations that may apply depending on the partnership's specific industry or sector.
