Contract Law: Singapore's contract law based on Common Law principles, forming the fundamental basis for contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic contracts and digital signatures in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Law regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Employment Act: Main employment law that may be relevant if the professional services contract involves personnel placement or employment-like arrangements
Central Provident Fund Act: mandatory social security savings scheme that may apply if the relationship is deemed employment-like
Work Injury Compensation Act: Law governing workplace injury compensation that may be relevant for on-site professional services
Personal Data Protection Act: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore
Competition Act: Law governing competition and relevant for non-compete clauses in professional services contracts
Companies Act: Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, relevant for understanding party capacities
Goods and Services Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant for billing and invoicing in professional services contracts
Income Tax Act: Tax law relevant for withholding tax and other tax obligations in professional services
Copyright Act: Law protecting intellectual property rights in creative works, relevant for deliverables
Patents Act: Legislation protecting inventions and innovations that might arise from professional services
Trade Marks Act: Law protecting brands and marks, relevant for brand-related professional services
Registered Designs Act: Protection for designs that might be created during professional services
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act: Law governing arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution in Singapore
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Law establishing the jurisdiction and powers of Singapore courts for dispute resolution
