Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company operations in Singapore, including requirements for foreign companies establishing branch offices, registration with ACRA, and local representative requirements
Business Registration Act: Legislation covering registration requirements for branch offices and business name regulations in Singapore
Foreign Companies Regulations: Specific regulations detailing compliance obligations and operational requirements for foreign companies establishing presence in Singapore
Corporate Tax Laws: Tax legislation including registration requirements with IRAS and specific tax obligations for branch offices
Employment Act: Labor laws covering requirements for hiring local employees and work pass regulations for foreign employees
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific licenses, permits, and compliance requirements depending on the nature of business
Parent Company Constitutional Documents: Internal governing documents of the parent company that must be considered when establishing a branch office
Shareholders' Agreements: Any existing shareholders' agreements that might affect or restrict branch office operations
Corporate Governance Requirements: Governance requirements from the parent company's jurisdiction that need to be considered in branch operations
