Employment Act: Key Singapore legislation to establish clear differentiation from employment relationships and avoid misclassification of independent contractor status
Contract Law (Cap. 53): Singapore's primary contract law governing formation and enforcement of contractual relationships
Income Tax Act: Regulations regarding taxation of independent contractors and international tax considerations
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Framework for data protection and privacy requirements, including cross-border data transfers
Employment Claims Act 2016: Relevant for understanding potential claims and ensuring proper contractor classification
Central Provident Fund Act: To be explicitly excluded from contractor agreement as it applies to employees only
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs digital execution and electronic signatures for cross-border agreements
Copyright Act: Protection of intellectual property rights in contractor relationships
Patents Act: Governing patent rights and inventions created during contractor engagement
Trade Marks Act: Protection of trademarks and brand elements in contractor relationships
Official Secrets Act: Governs handling of confidential information and trade secrets
Arbitration Act: Framework for domestic dispute resolution in Singapore
International Arbitration Act: Framework for international dispute resolution involving Singapore law
Mediation Act 2017: Alternative dispute resolution framework for contractor agreements
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures compliance with fair competition and trading practices
