Companies Act 1967 (2020 Revised Edition): Primary legislation governing company formation and operation in Singapore. Key sections include Division 3 (Constitution of Company), Section 22 (Form of Constitution), Section 23 (Objects of company), and Sections 35-39 (Capacity and powers of company).
Companies (Model Constitutions) Regulations 2015: Provides standard model constitutions for both private companies limited by shares and public companies limited by shares in Singapore.
Securities and Futures Act 2001: Relevant for companies planning to be listed or dealing with securities. Contains requirements for securities offerings and trading.
Corporate Governance Code: Sets out principles and provisions for corporate governance, particularly important for listed companies or companies planning to list in Singapore.
Companies (Filing of Documents) Regulations: Specifies requirements for document filing and submission to regulatory authorities in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data of directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders in Singapore companies.
ACRA Regulatory Framework: Regulatory requirements set by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority as the primary regulator for business entities in Singapore.
MAS Regulatory Framework: Additional regulatory requirements from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, particularly relevant for companies involved in financial services.
