Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate matters including share transfer provisions, requirements for share transfers and documentation, and directors' and shareholders' rights and obligations
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading, particularly relevant if shares are listed securities. Covers disclosure requirements and trading restrictions
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty obligations on share transfers and related documentation requirements for duty assessment
SGX Listing Rules: Applicable for listed companies, providing requirements for share transactions and corporate disclosure
Code on Take-overs and Mergers: Regulates corporate takeovers and mergers, particularly relevant for substantial share acquisitions
Securities Clearing Rules: Governs the clearing and settlement process for share transfers, especially for listed securities
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Industry-specific regulations limiting foreign ownership and requirements for regulatory approvals
Competition Act: Addresses merger control and competition issues for larger transactions that may affect market structure
Income Tax Act: Governs tax implications of share transfers including capital gains and stamp duty considerations
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant for GST implications on share transfer transactions and related services
International Tax Treaties: Bilateral and multilateral tax agreements affecting cross-border share transactions
