Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and regulation in Singapore. Essential for structuring the joint venture entity.
Partnership Act (Cap. 391): Legislation governing partnerships in Singapore, relevant if the JV is structured as a partnership rather than a company.
Contract Law: Common law principles of contract that govern the formation and enforcement of the LOI and subsequent agreements.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices and mergers, ensuring the JV doesn't violate competition laws.
Business Registration Act (Cap. 32): Governs the registration requirements for businesses operating in Singapore.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act: Relevant if the JV is to be structured as an LLP, providing framework for LLP formation and operation.
Foreign Investment Regulations: Rules governing foreign investment and ownership in Singapore businesses.
Exchange Control Regulations: Regulations concerning currency exchange and international monetary transactions.
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights related to copyrightable works within the JV.
Trade Marks Act: Governs the protection and use of trademarks that may be involved in the JV.
Patents Act: Protects inventions and innovations that may be developed or used in the JV.
Employment Act: Main labor law governing employment relationships and worker rights in Singapore.
Central Provident Fund Act: MaNDAtes contributions to employees' retirement savings and healthcare coverage.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore.
Income Tax Act: Regulates taxation of income, including corporate profits and business income.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs the application of GST (value-added tax) to business transactions.
Stamp Duties Act: Regulates stamp duties payable on various business documents and transactions.
