Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing share transfers, including requirements for transfer registration, directors' powers regarding transfers, and maintenance of share registers
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading, particularly relevant for publicly listed companies, covering disclosure requirements and trading restrictions
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty obligations for share transfers, including payment timing requirements and possible exemptions
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Addresses tax implications of share transfers, including capital gains considerations and stamp duty relief conditions
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Relevant for transfers that may raise competition issues, including merger control thresholds and notification requirements
Company Constitution: Company's governing document (formerly Articles of Association) containing specific provisions on share transfers
Existing Shareholders' Agreement: Any existing agreement between shareholders that may contain transfer restrictions or procedures
Stock Exchange Requirements: Additional requirements if the company is listed on a stock exchange
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations that may apply to certain types of share transfers
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Any applicable restrictions on foreign ownership of shares in Singapore companies
Pre-emptive Rights: Existing shareholders' rights of first refusal or pre-emptive rights in share transfers
