Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company formation, structure, and corporate governance in Singapore. Essential for establishing the JV entity if incorporating as a company.
Partnership Act (Cap. 391): Regulates partnerships in Singapore, relevant if the JV is structured as a partnership rather than a corporation.
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, crucial for the JV agreement itself.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures fair competition and regulates anti-competitive practices, relevant for JV market operations and collaboration terms.
Business Registration Act (Cap. 32): Governs the registration and regulation of businesses in Singapore, including JV entities.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act: Relevant if the JV is structured as an LLP, providing framework for limited liability partnership structure.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Regulates employment relationships and working conditions, crucial if the JV will have employees.
Central Provident Fund Act: Mandates contributions to retirement and savings scheme for local employees in Singapore.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, relevant if hiring international staff.
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights related to copyrightable works within the JV.
Trade Marks Act: Governs trademark protection and usage, important for JV branding and IP rights.
Patents Act: Regulates patent rights and protection, crucial if the JV involves technological innovations.
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of business income and profits in Singapore.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates consumption tax on goods and services in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, ensuring privacy compliance.
Arbitration Act: Provides framework for domestic arbitration in Singapore, relevant for dispute resolution clauses.
International Arbitration Act: Governs international arbitration proceedings in Singapore, important for cross-border JVs.
Securities and Futures Act: Regulates financial markets and securities trading, relevant if the JV involves financial services or public offerings.
