Business Registration Act (Chapter 32): Primary legislation governing business registration transfers in Singapore, including requirements for business registration transfer, business name transfer procedures, and registration requirements with ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority)
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Governs the sale of business assets and transfer of title and ownership in business sale transactions
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Regulates employment matters in business transfers including transfer of employees, employment terms and conditions, and notice requirements
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Covers tax implications of business transfer, capital gains considerations, and tax clearance requirements for business sales
Goods and Services Tax Act (Chapter 117A): Addresses GST registration transfer and GST implications on the sale of business
Property Tax Act (Chapter 254): Relevant when business premises are included in the sale, covering property tax implications
Contract Law: Common law principles, Misrepresentation Act, and Unfair Contract Terms Act governing the contractual aspects of business sales
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the transfer of customer databases and data protection obligations in business transfers
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures the sale does not raise competition concerns or violate competition regulations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specific regulations, licenses, and permits transfer requirements depending on the nature of the business being sold
