Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company matters in Singapore, particularly Section 131 regarding registration of charges. Essential for share charge validity and enforceability.
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading and financial markets in Singapore. Relevant for charged shares, especially if they are publicly traded.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Governs property rights and transfers, including security interests in property such as shares.
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Provides general principles of civil law applicable to contracts and property rights in Singapore.
ACRA Requirements: Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority requirements for registering and maintaining charges over shares in Singapore companies.
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations affecting financial securities and their charges, particularly relevant for regulated entities.
SGX Listing Rules: Singapore Exchange rules applicable when the charged shares are listed on the exchange.
Banking Act: Relevant when the share charge involves regulated financial institutions or banking entities.
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Governs the formation and enforceability of contracts, including security agreements like share charges.
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Addresses the treatment of security interests in insolvency scenarios and the rights of secured creditors.
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty implications for security documents including share charges.
Cross-border Security Regulations: International regulations affecting share charges with cross-border elements or foreign shares.
