Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Primary legislation governing the sale of goods and transfer of property, defining fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers in business transactions
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Core legislation regulating corporate transactions, including requirements for transfer of business assets and necessary corporate approvals
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Legislation covering merger control provisions and anti-competitive practices that may affect business sales
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Regulates the transfer of employees, protection of employment rights, and Central Provident Fund obligations during business transfers
Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A): Addresses tax implications of business transfers and GST registration requirements and obligations
Property Tax Act: Legislation governing tax obligations related to the transfer of real property assets in business sales
Stamp Duties Act: Covers stamp duty obligations and requirements for various transfer documents in business sales
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the transfer of customer databases and ongoing data protection obligations in business transfers
Trade Marks Act: Legislation governing the transfer and protection of trademark rights in business sales
Patents Act: Covers the transfer and protection of patent rights in business sales
Copyright Act: Regulates the transfer and protection of copyright materials in business sales
Misrepresentation Act: Addresses issues of misrepresentation in contract formation and business sales
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates the use and enforcement of unfair terms in business sale contracts
