Employment Act: While not directly applicable to freelancers, needs to be referenced to clearly distinguish the freelance relationship from employment
Civil Law Act: Fundamental legislation governing civil law matters and contracts in Singapore
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data; relevant for data protection obligations in the agreement
Income Tax Act: Relevant for tax obligations and responsibilities of self-employed individuals
Goods and Services Tax Act: Applicable if the freelancer's services fall under GST requirements
Copyright Act: Governs intellectual property rights related to creative works and content
Patents Act: Relevant for protection of inventions and innovative processes in the service delivery
Trade Marks Act: Important for protecting brands and distinctive marks in the service relationship
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic signatures and digital contracts if agreement is executed electronically
Competition Act: Relevant for non-compete clauses and restrictions in the agreement
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act: Framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method
Small Claims Tribunals Act: Relevant for dispute resolution of smaller claims in a more accessible forum
Work Injury Compensation Act: To be explicitly excluded from application in the freelance agreement
