Employment Act (Cap. 91): While freelancers are generally not covered under this Act, it needs to be referenced to clearly distinguish the freelance relationship from employment to avoid misclassification issues.
Income Tax Act: Covers obligations regarding withholding tax and tax reporting requirements for contract workers. Important for establishing tax responsibilities in the freelance agreement.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: Relevant for explicitly stating that freelancers are not entitled to CPF contributions, distinguishing them from regular employees.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Necessary to clarify that freelancers are responsible for their own insurance coverage and are not covered under company workplace injury provisions.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Outlines requirements for handling personal data and data protection obligations that must be addressed in the agreement.
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Governs basic contract formation principles, terms and conditions, and termination clauses essential for the freelance agreement.
Competition Act: Relevant for structuring non-compete and confidentiality provisions, and protection of trade secrets in the freelance relationship.
Intellectual Property Rights: Essential for defining ownership and transfer of intellectual property created during the freelance engagement.
Payment Terms: Specifications for payment structure, invoicing procedures, and payment timelines in accordance with Singapore contract law.
Scope of Work: Detailed outline of services, deliverables, and performance standards required for the freelance engagement.
Independent Contractor Status: Clear definition of the independent contractor relationship and distinction from employment status.
Liability and Indemnification: Provisions regarding liability allocation, insurance requirements, and indemnification obligations between parties.
Dispute Resolution: Mechanisms for handling disputes, including choice of jurisdiction and arbitration procedures under Singapore law.
