Contract Act (Cap. 2): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, including basic principles of offer, acceptance, and consideration
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates banking institutions and financial transactions in Singapore, including requirements for guarantee instruments
Bills of Exchange Act (Cap. 23): Governs negotiable instruments and payment mechanisms, relevant for payment guarantee structures
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Contains specific provisions relating to guarantees and their enforcement in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts, including limitations on exclusion clauses in guarantees
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Specifies requirements for stamp duty payment on guarantee documents
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for enforcement of guarantees and other contractual obligations
Application of English Law Act (Cap. 7A): Determines the extent to which English law principles apply to Singapore contracts, particularly relevant for international guarantee arrangements
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting financial guarantees and payment instruments
UN Convention on Independent Guarantees: International convention governing stand-by letters of credit and guarantee instruments in international trade
