Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Relevant for ensuring proper classification of consultant as independent contractor rather than employee
Central Provident Fund Act: Important for establishing non-employee status and avoiding mandatory CPF contributions
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Applicable if the marketing consultant is a foreign individual working in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in marketing activities
Spam Control Act 2007: Regulates unsolicited commercial messages in digital marketing activities
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works created during the consultancy and determines ownership
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Relevant for marketing materials involving company trademarks and branding
Patents Act (Cap. 221): May be relevant if marketing involves patented technologies or innovations
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs anti-competitive practices and affects non-compete clause provisions
Broadcasting Act: Regulates broadcast advertising and media content in Singapore
ASAS Guidelines: Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore guidelines for ethical advertising practices
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures marketing practices are fair and do not mislead consumers
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of consultant fees and related income
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates GST obligations for consulting services provided in Singapore
