Singapore Contract Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement. Covers basic principles of offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): While not directly applicable to contractors, provides crucial reference points for distinguishing between employees and independent contractors to avoid misclassification.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs competition law in Singapore, relevant for ensuring non-compete provisions don't violate competition regulations.
Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Common law principles determining the validity of non-compete clauses, requiring restrictions to be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and scope of prohibited activities.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, applicable to handling contractor's personal information.
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Governs copyright protection and ownership, crucial for intellectual property provisions in the agreement.
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Regulates patent rights and protection, relevant for intellectual property provisions involving inventions or innovations.
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Governs trademark protection, important for provisions relating to brand usage and intellectual property rights.
Income Tax Act: Determines tax implications for independent contractors and related obligations for both parties.
