Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Essential for structuring the funding agreement's basic terms and conditions.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate entities in Singapore, relevant for understanding the legal standing of parties involved and corporate compliance requirements.
Property Law Act (Cap. 242): Relevant if the development funding involves real property or secured transactions against property.
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Applicable if the funding arrangement could be classified as moneylending activity, regulating terms of lending and interest.
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Important if the funding involves securities, investment arrangements, or financial instruments.
MAS Guidelines: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulatory guidelines governing financial arrangements and transactions in Singapore.
Financial Advisers Act (Cap. 110): Relevant for financial advisory aspects of the funding arrangement and compliance with financial advisory regulations.
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects intellectual property rights in creative works, crucial for development projects involving IP.
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Governs patent rights and protection, essential for development projects involving innovative technologies.
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects trademarks and brands, relevant for development projects involving branding elements.
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs taxation of income and profits, important for structuring funding arrangements tax-efficiently.
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Regulates stamp duties payable on certain documents and transactions.
GST Act (Cap. 117A): Governs Goods and Services Tax implications of funding and development activities.
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Framework for arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism in Singapore.
Mediation Act 2017: Provides framework for mediation proceedings and enforceability of mediated settlements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial if development involves data processing.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in business arrangements.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Regulates employment relationships and rights, relevant if development involves workforce matters.
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates banking institutions and banking activities, relevant if funding involves bank participation.
Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap. 322): Establishes jurisdiction and powers of Singapore courts for dispute resolution.
