Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in Singapore, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, conditions and warranties, transfer of property, and remedies for breach of contract.
Contract Law (Amendment) Act: Fundamental legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including principles of offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant if the agreement is to be executed electronically.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer rights and interests in Singapore, applicable when dealing with consumer transactions.
Common Law Contract Principles: Singapore's contract law is based on English common law principles, including doctrines of consideration, offer and acceptance, and contractual capacity.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA): Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability for breach of contract can be excluded.
Supply of Goods Act: Legislation governing the quality and fitness of goods supplied in commercial transactions.
Misrepresentation Act: Law governing false statements made during contract formation that induce parties to enter into contracts.
Personal Data Protection Act: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, relevant if personal information is part of the transaction.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant for commercial transactions in Singapore, governing GST obligations and requirements.
Competition Act: Legislation ensuring fair competition in Singapore markets, relevant for certain commercial transactions.
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty governing cross-border sale of goods, applicable if the transaction has international elements.
Incoterms: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions.
