Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore, establishing basic principles of contract law
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Key legislation to reference for distinguishing between employees and independent contractors, ensuring proper classification of consultant status
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant for explicitly establishing non-applicability to consulting relationships and differentiating from employment relationships
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Applicable when engaging foreign consultants, covering work pass requirements and related obligations
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of consulting fees and related tax obligations for independent contractors
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant for GST registration and charging requirements for consulting services
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, important for data handling provisions in consulting agreements
Copyright Act: Governs intellectual property rights related to works created during consulting engagement
Patents Act: Relevant for protecting and assigning rights to any patentable innovations developed during consulting work
Trade Marks Act: Important for provisions relating to use and protection of trademarks in consulting work
Registered Designs Act: Applicable for protecting and assigning rights to designs created during consulting engagement
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism in consulting contracts
Arbitration Act: Governs domestic arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution in consulting contracts
International Arbitration Act: Relevant for international consulting relationships and cross-border dispute resolution
Competition Act: Regulates anti-competitive practices, relevant for non-compete and restriction clauses in consulting contracts
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic signatures and digital execution of consulting contracts
