Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company formation, management, directors' duties, shareholding structures, and corporate governance requirements in Singapore
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Legislation covering employment aspects, working arrangements, compensation, and basic terms of service, which may be relevant even for co-founders who are directors
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates share issuance, securities trading rules, and investment restrictions that may affect co-founder share arrangements
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles governing formation of valid contracts, contractual obligations, remedies, and consideration requirements under Singapore's common law system
Intellectual Property Laws: Collection of laws including Copyright Act, Patents Act, and Trade Marks Act governing IP rights and ownership in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the handling of personal data and privacy requirements in Singapore
Competition Law: Regulations governing fair competition and business practices in Singapore market
Income Tax Act: Tax regulations affecting company and individual taxation structures for co-founders
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism in Singapore
Arbitration Act: Legal framework governing arbitration proceedings as an alternative dispute resolution method in Singapore
