Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, based on English common law principles
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Must be considered to ensure clear distinction between consultant and employee status, avoiding unintended employment relationships
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs taxation of consulting income, profit-sharing arrangements, and withholding tax requirements for non-resident consultants
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant for GST implications on consulting services and profit-sharing payments
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures profit-sharing arrangements comply with competition law and don't constitute anti-competitive practices
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in the course of consulting arrangements
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant for corporate structure considerations and implementation of profit-sharing mechanisms
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights in consulting deliverables and work products
Patents Act: Governs protection of patentable innovations developed during consulting engagement
Trade Marks Act: Relevant for protection of trademarks and brand-related consulting work
Arbitration Act: Framework for alternative dispute resolution through arbitration in consulting agreements
Mediation Act: Provides structure for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act: Ensures compliance with anti-money laundering regulations in profit-sharing arrangements
