Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company incorporation and operations in Singapore, outlining fundamental requirements for company formation and management
Companies Regulations: Subsidiary legislation providing detailed rules and procedures for implementing the Companies Act
Company (Model Constitutions) Regulations 2015: Regulations providing standard template constitutions for private companies limited by shares and public companies limited by shares
Securities and Futures Act: Legislation relevant for public companies, governing securities offerings and trading
ACRA Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority for company administration and compliance
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Legislation governing the registration and use of business names in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in company operations
Director Requirements: Minimum one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore
Shareholder Requirements: Minimum one shareholder, can be individual or corporate entity
Company Secretary Requirement: Must appoint a qualified company secretary within 6 months of incorporation
Registered Office Requirement: Must maintain a registered office address in Singapore
Corporate Governance Requirements: Rules governing company management, board responsibilities, and shareholder rights
Financial Reporting Standards: Requirements for financial record-keeping and reporting in accordance with Singapore standards
Share Issuance Regulations: Rules governing the issuance, transfer, and management of company shares
