Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company transfers, including share transfer regulations, company resolution requirements, and ACRA registration procedures
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Legislation governing the transfer of business assets, including rights and obligations in asset transfer processes
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Regulates employee-related aspects of business transfer, including protection of workers' rights, transfer of employment terms, and notification requirements
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Controls merger regulations and addresses anti-competitive considerations in business transfers
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications of business ownership transfer, including stamp duty considerations and tax liability transfers
Goods and Services Tax Act: Addresses GST implications on business transfers, including GST registration transfer requirements and tax treatment of assets
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the transfer of personal data during business ownership changes, including customer databases and ongoing data protection obligations
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act: Regulates property-related transfers if the business includes real estate assets
Land Titles Act: Governs the transfer of titled property ownership in cases where business premises are included in the transfer
Industry-Specific Regulations: Relevant sector-specific laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory approvals needed for particular business types
