Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing the sale of goods and transfer of title in Singapore. Defines implied terms and conditions and establishes remedies for breach.
Civil Law Act: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies in Singapore, incorporating common law principles.
Misrepresentation Act: Legislation dealing with false statements made during contract negotiations and providing remedies for misrepresentation.
Companies Act: Regulates corporate entities in Singapore, including requirements for corporate authority and filing obligations relevant to asset purchases.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act: Governs the transfer of real property assets and related property rights in Singapore.
Employment Act: Primary legislation governing employment relationships and rights, relevant when asset purchase includes transfer of employees.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs the application of GST to asset transfers and related transactions in Singapore.
Stamp Duties Act: Regulates stamp duties payable on certain documents and transactions, including asset transfers.
Income Tax Act: Governs tax implications of asset sales and purchases, including capital gains and revenue considerations.
Patents Act: Regulates the protection and transfer of patent rights, relevant when intellectual property assets are included in the purchase.
Trade Marks Act: Governs the protection and transfer of trademark rights in Singapore.
Copyright Act: Regulates the protection and transfer of copyrights and related intellectual property rights.
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the collection, use, disclosure, and transfer of personal data, relevant when customer or employee data is part of the asset purchase.
Competition Act: Regulates market competition and includes merger control provisions that may affect substantial asset purchases.
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs mandatory social security savings system, relevant when dealing with employee transfers and related obligations.
