Contract Law (Chapter 53A): Primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including basic principles of offer, acceptance, consideration, and contractual obligations
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Fundamental legislation that modifies and supplements Singapore's common law, particularly relevant for commercial contracts and agency relationships
Common Law Agency Principles: Legal principles derived from case law governing the relationship between principal and agent, including duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation governing fair competition practices, particularly relevant for exclusive agency agreements to ensure they don't create unfair market restrictions
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer interests in commercial transactions, applicable if the agency relationship involves consumer-facing activities
Estate Agents Act: Specific legislation governing real estate agency relationships and transactions in Singapore, if applicable to the industry context
Insurance Act: Regulatory framework for insurance-related agency relationships and transactions in Singapore, if applicable to the industry context
Securities and Futures Act: Legislation governing financial services and securities trading, relevant for agency relationships in the financial sector
Employment Act: Labor law framework to ensure proper classification of agency relationships distinct from employment relationships
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory social security savings system, relevant for determining agent status and contribution obligations
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balanced and fair contractual relationships
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Framework for data protection and privacy, relevant when handling personal information in agency relationships
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic commerce and digital transactions, relevant for online or digital agency arrangements
