Companies Act 1967 (2020 Revised Edition): Primary legislation governing company formation, including Section 41 on pre-incorporation contracts and requirements for company incorporation
Singapore Contract Law: Fundamental contract law principles including contract formation, consideration, and enforcement, along with the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001
Employment Act 1968: Governs employment relationships if founders will be employees of the future company, including employment terms and obligations
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data of the founders and other involved parties
Competition Act 2004: Relevant for non-compete clauses and market restrictions in the founders agreement
Copyright Act 2021: Protects original works and governs IP rights assignment for creative and technical works
Patents Act 1994: Governs the protection and assignment of patent rights that may be relevant to the company's innovations
Trade Marks Act 1998: Regulates the protection and assignment of trademark rights for the company's brands and marks
Income Tax Act 1947: Addresses tax implications for founders and considerations for future company structure
Civil Law Act: Provides the general framework for civil law matters in Singapore
Partnership Act 1993: May be relevant for governing relationships between founders before incorporation
Securities and Futures Act 2001: Relevant if the founders agreement includes investment terms or securities considerations
