Contract Act 1872 (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, consideration, offer and acceptance, and contractual capacity in Singapore
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Regulates property transactions and rights if the option agreement involves real estate
Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Governs the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore if property is involved
Patents Act (Chapter 221): Relevant if the option agreement involves patent rights or patent-related intellectual property
Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Applicable when the option agreement involves trademark rights or brand-related intellectual property
Copyright Act 2021: Governs copyright protection and transfers if the option involves copyrightable works
Registered Designs Act (Chapter 266): Relevant for option agreements involving industrial designs or design rights
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Applies to option agreements involving the sale of goods or commercial transactions
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant when parties to the option agreement are companies, governing corporate capacity and authority
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures the option agreement does not violate competition laws or create monopolistic situations
Securities and Futures Act: Applicable if the option agreement involves securities, shares, or other financial instruments
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Sets statutory time limits for exercising options and limitation periods for legal actions
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the validity and enforceability of electronic signatures and digital contracts
Stamp Duties Act: Determines stamp duty obligations and requirements for option agreements
