Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate matters, including shareholding, share transfers, shareholder rights, corporate documentation requirements, and directors' duties
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading and disclosure requirements, particularly relevant if the company is publicly listed
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Covers tax implications of share transfers, treatment of capital gains, and stamp duty considerations
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contracts, including Misrepresentation Act and Unfair Contract Terms Act
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Governs employment relationships if the separating shareholder is also an employee/director, including termination provisions and non-compete clauses
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling of personal data and confidentiality provisions during the separation process
Company's Constitution: Company's governing document (formerly Articles of Association) containing rules about share transfers and shareholder rights
Existing Shareholders' Agreement: Pre-existing agreement between shareholders that may contain relevant provisions for separation
SGX Listing Rules: Applicable if the company is listed on the Singapore Exchange, governing corporate actions and disclosures
Competition Act: Relevant for structuring and enforcing non-compete provisions in the separation agreement
