Employment Act: While freelancers are not typically employees, this act needs to be considered to clearly distinguish the independent contractor relationship from employment
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil matters and contractual relationships in Singapore
Payment Services Act 2019: Regulates payment systems and payment service providers in Singapore
Currency Act (Cap. 69): Governs the use of currency and payment methods in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of income in Singapore, relevant for freelancer payment considerations
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs GST obligations which may apply to freelance services
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation procedures in Singapore, relevant for dispute resolution clauses
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Governs arbitration proceedings in Singapore, important for dispute resolution mechanisms
Small Claims Tribunals Act: Provides framework for resolving small claims disputes up to SGD 20,000
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights, crucial for creative and content-related freelance work
Third Party Rights Act: Governs rights of third parties in contractual relationships
Limitation Act: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims, important for defining contractual time bars
