Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company formation, management, shareholders' rights, share issuance and transfer, and statutory requirements for shareholders' meetings and resolutions
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities offerings and trading, contains provisions on disclosure requirements, and deals with investor protection
Companies (Amendment) Act 2014: Updated provisions affecting shareholders' rights and electronic transmission of notices/documents
SGX Listing Rules: For listed companies: Contains disclosure requirements and corporate governance requirements
Code of Corporate Governance: Provides best practices for corporate governance and outlines rights of shareholders
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Sets requirements for handling personal data of shareholders
Share Transfer Restrictions: Legal considerations regarding limitations on how shares can be transferred between parties
Pre-emptive Rights: Rights of existing shareholders to maintain their percentage ownership by buying a proportionate number of shares of any future issue of common stock
Tag-along/Drag-along Rights: Rights that enable minority shareholders to join in the sale of shares (tag-along) or require minority shareholders to join in the sale (drag-along)
Board Composition: Legal requirements and considerations for structuring the company's board of directors
Reserved Matters: Specific decisions that require special majority or unanimous approval from shareholders
Dividend Policy: Legal framework for determining how profits will be distributed to shareholders
Dispute Resolution: Legal mechanisms for resolving conflicts between shareholders under Singapore law
Exit Mechanisms: Legal provisions for shareholders to exit their investment, including put options, IPO rights, and sale rights
