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, quality, and delivery requirements.
Contract Law Act: Core legislation based on common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement. Covers essential elements like offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer rights in Singapore, providing safeguards against unfair practices and specific remedies for consumer transactions.
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic commerce and digital signatures, ensuring legal recognition and validity of electronic contracts and signatures in Singapore.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Tax legislation governing GST implications of sales transactions, including registration requirements and compliance obligations for businesses.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Comprehensive data protection law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in commercial transactions.
Misrepresentation Act: Legislation providing protection and remedies against false statements or misrepresentations made during contract formation.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Legislation controlling the use of exclusion clauses and unreasonable terms in contracts, providing consumer protection against unfair contract terms.
