Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company formation, share transfers, and corporate governance. Includes key provisions for share transfers, shareholding requirements, private company regulations, and directors' duties and obligations.
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading, sets disclosure requirements, and provides investor protection provisions for share transactions.
Contract Law: Includes the Misrepresentation Act and common law principles of contract formation essential for the validity of the stock purchase agreement.
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications of share transfers and stamp duty considerations in stock purchase transactions.
Competition Act: Relevant for larger transactions that might trigger merger control thresholds and require regulatory approval.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data involved in the transaction.
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations applicable to companies operating in regulated sectors.
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Industry-specific regulations governing foreign ownership limits and requirements.
ACRA Filing Requirements: Corporate filing obligations with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority for share transfers and ownership changes.
Stamp Duties Act: Regulates stamp duty obligations and requirements for share transfer documents.
