Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, including share issuance, corporate structure, and shareholder rights
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities offerings and trading, including requirements for share issuance and restrictions on securities offerings
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs tax implications of equity compensation, capital gains, and stock options/RSU treatment
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Reference point to ensure clear distinction between employment and independent contractor relationships
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations regarding securities issuance, including prospectus requirements and exemptions
Contract Act (Cap. 2): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Central Provident Fund Considerations: Implications of independent contractor status on CPF contributions and compliance requirements
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Governs patent rights and protection, relevant for IP assignment provisions in the agreement
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Regulates copyright protection and ownership, important for IP rights provisions
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, ensuring privacy compliance in the agreement
Company Constitution Requirements: Internal governing documents that may affect share issuance and transfer restrictions
Shareholders' Agreement Provisions: Existing shareholders' agreements that may impact equity issuance and rights
