Banking Act (Cap. 19): Primary legislation governing banking institutions and operations in Singapore, relevant for loan structuring and banking relationships
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities markets, including potential classification of profit participating loans as securities instruments
Financial Advisers Act (Cap. 110): Governs financial advisory services and may be relevant if the loan arrangement involves financial advice
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Regulates moneylending activities in Singapore, including restrictions on interest rates and lending practices
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate entities, including their ability to enter into loan agreements and financial arrangements
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Ensures proper registration of business entities entering into the loan agreement
Limited Liability Partnerships Act: Relevant for loan agreements involving LLP structures as parties
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles of contract formation, execution, and enforcement under Singapore's common law system
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Protects against unreasonable terms in contracts, ensuring fairness in loan agreement provisions
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs tax treatment of profit-sharing payments and interest income from the loan
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Determines applicable stamp duties on loan documentation and security instruments
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting financial arrangements and loans
MAS Notice 756: Specific regulations regarding lending of Singapore Dollar to Non-Resident Financial Institutions
CDSA: Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes Act governing anti-money laundering requirements in financial transactions
AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism regulations affecting loan transactions
