Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Primary legislation governing transfer of movable property, including rules on passing of title, implied terms and conditions, and warranties in sale contracts
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Regulates corporate approvals, share transfers, corporate authority to sell assets, and related filing requirements
Goods and Services Tax Act (Chapter 117A): Covers GST implications on asset transfers, registration requirements, and tax invoicing requirements
Property Tax Act (Chapter 254): Addresses tax implications and requirements for transfer of real property assets
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Governs transfer of employees, preservation of employment terms, and notice requirements in business transfers
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Covers merger control provisions and market competition considerations in business asset transfers
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the transfer of customer/employee data and ongoing data protection obligations
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Governs stamp duty requirements on transfer documents and related payment timing requirements
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Addresses tax implications of asset transfers, including capital gains considerations and depreciation treatment
Third Parties (Rights of Contracts) Act: Determines rights of third parties in contractual relationships affecting asset transfers
Registration of Transfers Act (Chapter 269): Governs registration requirements for transfer of certain types of property
Intellectual Property Laws: Comprises Patents Act, Trade Marks Act, and Copyright Act, governing transfer of intellectual property assets
