Companies Act 1967: Primary legislation governing company formation, structure, and corporate governance in Singapore. Includes requirements for incorporation of new JV companies and directors' duties and responsibilities.
Contract Law Act 1961: Fundamental legislation covering contract formation, enforcement, contractual obligations and remedies in Singapore.
Competition Act 2004: Regulates anti-competitive practices, merger control provisions, and market dominance considerations for businesses operating in Singapore.
Employment Act 1968: Governs employment relationships, terms, and conditions for employees in Singapore, relevant if JV will have local employees.
Patents Act: Protects patent rights and innovations within Singapore, crucial for IP contributions to the JV.
Trade Marks Act: Governs trademark protection and registration in Singapore, important for brand protection in the JV.
Copyright Act: Protects original works and creative content, relevant for intellectual property sharing in the JV.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for data sharing between JV partners.
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of business income and profits in Singapore, affecting JV's tax obligations.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates consumption tax on goods and services in Singapore, important for JV's financial operations.
Arbitration Act: Governs domestic arbitration proceedings in Singapore, relevant for dispute resolution mechanisms.
International Arbitration Act: Governs international arbitration proceedings in Singapore, important for cross-border joint ventures.
