Contract Law (Chapter 2): Primary legislation governing fundamental principles of contract formation, enforcement, and validity in Singapore. Essential for basic contract structure and enforceability.
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Regulates transactions involving the sale and purchase of goods, including terms about quality, delivery, and transfer of property in goods.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices. Crucial for exclusive supply arrangements to ensure they don't violate competition law or require CCCS notification.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures if the contract will be executed electronically.
UN Convention on International Sale of Goods: International treaty governing cross-border sale of goods, relevant if the supply arrangement has international elements.
Companies Act: Regulates corporate entities' operations and transactions, relevant for understanding parties' legal capacity and authority.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates fair trading practices, may be relevant if end users are consumers.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly important for exclusion clauses and limitations of liability.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Various sector-specific laws and regulations that may apply depending on the nature of goods being supplied (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals).
Free Trade Agreements: International trade agreements Singapore is party to, affecting cross-border supply arrangements and tariffs.
