Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law principles and agency relationships in Singapore, establishing the fundamental legal basis for authorized representation and delegation of authority.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate representation requirements, defines powers of corporate representatives, and establishes registration requirements for company representatives in Singapore.
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Governs the validity of electronic signatures and digital authorization processes, essential for modern authorized representative arrangements.
Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A): Ensures representatives are of sound mind and have the legal capacity to make decisions and grant authority in representation arrangements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the handling of personal information and consent requirements for data sharing in representative relationships.
Power of Attorney Act (Cap. 231): Defines the scope and limitations of delegated authority and establishes requirements for valid authorization in Singapore.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements that may apply depending on the specific industry sector (e.g., financial services, healthcare).
Common Law Principles: Established case law and legal principles regarding agency and representation that supplement statutory requirements.
Corporate Governance Requirements: Additional governance rules and best practices that apply to corporate entities when establishing authorized representative relationships.
