Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate M&A in Singapore, covering corporate restructuring, share transfers, and fundamental company regulations

Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities trading and disclosure requirements, particularly important if listed companies are involved in the M&A

Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Controls merger regulations, anti-competitive behavior, and mandatory notification requirements for transactions exceeding market share thresholds

Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs data privacy considerations during due diligence and the transfer of customer/employee data between merging entities

Employment Act (Cap. 91): Covers employee transfer considerations and labor law compliance during M&A transactions

Stamp Duties Act: Regulates applicable stamp duties on share transfers and property transfers involved in M&A transactions

MAS Guidelines: Monetary Authority of Singapore guidelines, particularly relevant if financial institutions are involved in the M&A

SGX Rules: Singapore Exchange regulations and disclosure requirements for M&A involving listed companies

CCCS Guidelines: Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore guidelines for merger notifications and market competition assessment