Copyright Act 2021: Singapore's primary legislation governing protection of musical works, sound recordings, and performances, including licensing, copyright duration, and moral rights provisions
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Legislation governing protection of label names, logos, brand elements and trademark licensing in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including artist information and cross-border data transfer requirements
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Covers fundamental aspects of contract formation, enforcement, and remedies for breach of contract in Singapore
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of royalty payments and withholding tax requirements for international payments
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states, to which Singapore is a signatory
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment, which Singapore has ratified
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty: International treaty protecting rights of performers and producers of phonograms, applicable in Singapore
IPOS Guidelines: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore's guidelines for intellectual property protection and management
Recording Industry Association Guidelines: Industry-specific guidelines covering standard practices for royalty calculations, digital distribution, sync licensing, and performance rights in Singapore
