Contract Act 1872: Primary legislation governing contract formation, execution, and enforcement in Singapore. Covers fundamental principles of offer, acceptance, consideration, and contractual capacity.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, ensuring legal recognition and enforceability of electronic contracts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability for breach of contract can be excluded.
Companies Act: Regulates corporate entities' operations and their capacity to enter into contracts in Singapore.
Business Registration Act: Governs business registration requirements and legal status of business entities in Singapore.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in service contracts where applicable, ensuring fair trading practices.
Employment Act: Relevant if service contract involves personnel or manpower services, setting out basic employment terms and conditions.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Applicable for service contracts involving workplace safety and injury compensation considerations.
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs mandatory social security savings system, relevant if service provider has employees in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in service contracts involving data handling.
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation proceedings in Singapore, relevant for dispute resolution clauses.
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings in Singapore, important for alternative dispute resolution provisions.
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Establishes jurisdiction and powers of Singapore courts in contract disputes.
