Employment Act (Chapter 91): Key legislation to distinguish consulting relationship from employment, preventing misclassification. Defines differences between employees and independent contractors under Singapore law.
Income Tax Act: Covers tax obligations for consultants, GST registration requirements (for turnover exceeding SGD 1 million), and withholding tax considerations.
Work Pass and Immigration Laws: Regulations regarding work pass requirements for foreign consultants and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) compliance.
Food Safety Laws: Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulations, Food Safety and Management certification requirements, and Food Handler certification requirements.
Contract Law (Chapter 53): Governs elements of valid contracts under Singapore law, including contractual rights and obligations.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulations regarding handling of personal data and privacy requirements in consultant relationships.
Competition Act: Covers non-compete and restrictive covenant considerations, as well as market competition regulations.
Intellectual Property Laws: Laws governing protection of recipes, cooking techniques, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation covering safety standards in kitchen environments and health and hygiene requirements.
Skills Future Singapore (SSG) Guidelines: Guidelines pertaining to training services and professional certification requirements for chefs in Singapore.
