Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods in Singapore. Defines fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including provisions for title transfer, quality standards, and delivery terms.
Singapore Contract Act: Core legislation based on Common Law principles that governs contract formation, validity, and enforcement. Covers essential elements including offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA): Regulates the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts to ensure fairness in contractual relationships, particularly relevant for business-to-business (B2B) contracts.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer interests in business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions, preventing unfair practices and providing consumer remedies.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures, ensuring their validity and enforceability in commercial agreements.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Establishes obligations for handling customer data, including collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information in business transactions.
Competition Act: Ensures compliance with competition laws in Singapore, particularly relevant for pricing strategies and market practices in sales agreements.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Outlines tax implications and requirements for sales transactions in Singapore, including GST collection and reporting obligations.
