These guidelines provide an overview of the main provisions of the Competition Act and explain how CCS will apply and enforce the prohibitions against anti-competitive activities under the Act.
CCS Guidelines on the Major Provisions Summary of the guidelines published.
CCS Guidelines on the Section 34 ProhibitionIt sets out some of the factors and circumstances which CCS may consider in determining whether agreements are anti-competitive.
CCS Guidelines on the Section 47 ProhibitionIt indicates the manner in which CCS will interpret and give effect to the provisions of the Act when assessing abuse of dominance.
CCS Guidelines on the Substantive Assessment of MergersIt sets out some of the factors and circumstances which CCS may consider in determining whether a merger will substantially lessen competition in any Singapore market.
CCS Guidelines on Merger ProceduresIt sets out the procedures for notifying a merger situation to CCS for a decision and for investigations.
CCS Guidelines on Market DefinitionIt provides the analytical framework on how CCS may define markets during investigations.
CCS Guidelines on the Powers of InvestigationIt describes CCS’ powers of investigation, including when the powers can be used, the extent of each power and the procedures that must be followed.
CCS Guidelines on EnforcementIt describes CCS’ enforcement powers to give directions to bring an infringement to an end, give directions on interim measures during an investigation and impose financial penalties.
CCS Guidelines on Lenient Treatment for Undertakings Coming Forward with Information on Cartel Activity Cases 2009 It sets out the procedures for leniency application.
CCS Guidelines on Filing Notifications for Guidance or Decision with respect to the Section 34 Prohibition and Section 47 Prohibition It sets out the procedures for notifying an agreement or conduct to CCS for guidance or for a decision.
CCS Guidelines on the Appropriate Amount of PenaltyIt provides general advice and information about the basis on which CCS will calculate financial penalties for infringement of the section 34 or 47 prohibition.
CCS Guidelines on the Treatment of Intellectual Property RightsIt explains how CCS expects the Act to operate in relation to agreements and conduct which concern intellectual property rights.