Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate matters including shareholding provisions, share certificates, shareholder rights, requirements for maintaining proper records of shareholders, and share transfer provisions and restrictions
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Legislation governing securities trading, disclosure requirements, and transfer of securities provisions
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant for dividend distributions and tax residency considerations in shareholder matters
Stamp Duties Act: Legislation governing stamp duty requirements on share transfers or confirmations and applicable exemptions
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the handling of personal data of shareholders, including consent and disclosure obligations
Singapore Exchange (SGX) Listing Rules: Regulatory framework for listed companies, including relevant listing requirements and disclosure obligations
Code of Corporate Governance: Guidelines and best practices for corporate governance including shareholder communications and rights
Common Law Principles: Fundamental contract law principles and principles of equity and trust applicable to shareholder matters
