Trustees Act (Chapter 337): Primary legislation governing the appointment, duties, and powers of trustees, trust administration, and statutory duties of trustees in Singapore
Trust Companies Act (Chapter 336): Regulatory framework for trust companies and their operations, particularly relevant if the nominee is a professional trust company
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Legislation covering nominee shareholding arrangements, disclosure requirements for nominee shareholders, and corporate governance requirements
Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289): Regulations concerning securities and financial instruments, including regulatory requirements for nominees holding securities
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Tax legislation covering implications of trust arrangements, reporting requirements for trustees, and tax treatment of trust income
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Legislation governing stamp duty implications for trust instruments and transfer of assets into trust
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Legal requirements for documenting and proving trust arrangements
Registration of Deeds Act (Chapter 269): Requirements and procedures for registration of trust deeds where applicable
Common Law Trust Principles: Fundamental principles of trust law derived from common law precedents applicable in Singapore's legal system
Equity Principles: Principles of equity that govern trust relationships and trustee obligations
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Monetary Authority of Singapore applicable when trust involves financial assets
