Employment Act (Cap. 91): While freelancers are generally not covered under the Employment Act, this needs to be considered to clearly distinguish the freelance relationship from employment and avoid misclassification issues
Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36): Relevant for clarifying that CPF contributions are not applicable as freelancers are classified as self-employed persons
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Contract must include provisions about handling of personal data and specify data protection obligations
Income Tax Act: Addresses tax responsibilities of freelancers, including their obligation for tax declarations and potential withholding tax requirements
Contract Law (Common Law): Ensures basic elements of a valid contract including scope of work, payment terms, IP rights, confidentiality, and termination clauses under Singapore's Common Law system
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Relevant for non-compete clauses and their enforceability in the freelance agreement
Copyright Act: Addresses ownership of created works and includes provisions about intellectual property rights transfer between parties
Work Injury Compensation Act: Important for clarifying that freelancers are responsible for their own insurance coverage and not covered under company insurance
Skills Development Levy Act: While not directly applicable to freelancers, helps distinguish the arrangement from regular employment relationships
Gig Economy Regulations: Although Singapore currently lacks specific legislation for gig workers, consideration should be given to potential upcoming regulations in this area
