Employment Act (Cap. 91): Key legislation to establish clear distinction between consultancy and employment relationship. Important for defining independent contractor status.
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs tax obligations for consultants, including income reporting and deduction requirements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data. Essential for data protection clauses.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Relevant for structuring non-compete clauses and ensuring compliance with competition laws.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in Singapore.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Determines rights of third parties to enforce terms of the consultancy agreement.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal validity of electronic contracts and signatures if agreement is executed electronically.
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works and determines ownership of copyrightable materials created during consultancy.
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Governs rights to inventions and innovations developed during the consultancy period.
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Relevant for protecting company trademarks and consulting work involving trademark creation.
Central Provident Fund Act: Clarifies CPF contribution requirements and exemptions for independent contractors.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Determines GST registration and compliance requirements for consultancy services.
