Employment Act (Chapter 91): Key legislation to establish clear distinction between contractor and employee status to avoid misclassification. Agreement must explicitly state independent contractor relationship.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Governs basic contract formation, consideration requirements, and enforceability of terms and conditions in Singapore contract law.
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Regulates tax treatment of commission payments, contractor's tax obligations, and GST registration requirements if applicable.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs handling of personal data, data protection obligations, and consent requirements for data collection and usage.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Addresses restrictions on anti-competitive practices, territory allocation, and exclusivity arrangements in business relationships.
Central Provident Fund Act: Requires clarification that CPF contributions are not applicable and distinction from employee benefits for contractors.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Needs clarification of non-applicability to contractors and any specific insurance requirements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Ensures terms are fair and reasonable, and prevents unconscionable clauses in the agreement.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Covers work pass requirements and Ministry of Manpower regulations for foreign contractors.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs validity and enforceability of electronic agreements if the contract is executed digitally.
Limitation Act: Sets time limits for bringing claims and legal actions related to the contract.
Mediation Act: Provides framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism in Singapore.
