Companies Act 1967: Primary legislation governing corporate matters including share transfers, share capital requirements, registration and filing requirements, and directors' duties and obligations
Securities and Futures Act 2001: Regulates securities trading, particularly relevant for public companies, covering disclosure requirements, securities trading regulations, and investor protection provisions
Income Tax Act 1947: Addresses tax implications of share transfers and stamp duty considerations for stock purchases
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, consideration, capacity to contract, and terms and conditions
Competition Act 2004: Relevant when the stock purchase transaction triggers merger control thresholds
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the handling and protection of personal data during due diligence process
SGX Listing Rules: Regulations applicable when the stock purchase involves companies listed on the Singapore Exchange
Code on Take-overs and Mergers: Applicable when the stock purchase triggers takeover provisions or thresholds
Foreign Investment Regulations: Regulatory framework governing stock purchases involving foreign buyers in Singapore
ACRA Regulations: Requirements set by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority for corporate transactions
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting financial aspects of stock purchases
IRAS Requirements: Tax-related requirements and guidelines from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore for share transfers
