Estate Agents Act 2010: Primary legislation governing real estate agency business in Singapore, including licensing requirements, duties of estate agents, and commission structures
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, including contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Common Law Contract Principles: Singapore's contract law is based on common law principles, governing contract formation, terms, breach, and remedies
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates competition law and exclusive dealing arrangements, ensuring exclusivity provisions do not violate competition laws
Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines for real estate agencies and agents, including professional conduct and commission practices
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Guidelines: Regulatory framework for financial services sector, including guidelines on commission structures and agency relationships
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal recognition and use of electronic signatures and records in contractual agreements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, ensuring privacy protection in agency relationships
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and ensures fair trading practices in agency relationships involving consumers
Employment Act: Relevant if the agency relationship could be construed as employment, covering basic terms and working conditions
Central Provident Fund Act: Mandatory social security savings scheme that may apply if the relationship is deemed employment rather than agency
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of commission income and reporting requirements for agency relationships
