Contract Law: Chapter 53 of Singapore Statutes and Common Law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts
Civil Law Act: Chapter 43 of Singapore Statutes providing fundamental rules for civil matters and contractual relationships
Employment Act: Chapter 91 - Important for distinguishing between employment and independent contractor relationships
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant for explicitly excluding CPF obligations in independent contractor arrangements
Work Injury Compensation Act: To be addressed in terms of liability and insurance requirements for independent contractors
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data in Singapore
PDPA Regulations 2021: Updated regulations regarding data protection obligations and compliance requirements
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant for GST registration and charging requirements in professional services
Income Tax Act: Taxation implications for professional services and withholding tax requirements
Copyright Act: Protection and ownership of intellectual property created during service provision
Patents Act: Relevant for innovations or inventions developed during professional services
Trade Marks Act: Protection of marks and brands in professional services context
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs validity of electronic contracts and digital signatures
Arbitration Act: Framework for arbitration as dispute resolution mechanism
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as alternative dispute resolution
Competition Act: Relevant for non-compete clauses and restraint of trade provisions
