Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate documentation requirements. Key sections: 188 (requirements for keeping minutes), 189 (minute books), and 190 (inspection of minute books). Mandates recording minutes within 30 days and keeping them at registered office.
Code of Corporate Governance: Regulatory framework applicable to listed companies in Singapore, providing guidelines for corporate governance practices including documentation and transparency requirements.
MAS Guidelines on Corporate Governance: Specific guidelines issued by Monetary Authority of Singapore for financial institutions, outlining additional requirements for corporate documentation and governance.
Company Constitution/Articles of Association: Company's foundational documents that specify internal rules and procedures for meetings, documentation requirements, and governance structure.
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Legislation governing the admissibility of documents as evidence, including requirements for proper documentation and record-keeping formats.
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic records and digital signatures, relevant when maintaining minutes in electronic format.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, applicable when minutes contain personal information of individuals.
Language Requirement: Legal requirement that all corporate minutes must be recorded in the English language in Singapore.
