Common Law of Contract: Singapore follows English common law principles for basic contract formation and enforcement
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships and agency principles in Singapore
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures referral arrangements do not constitute anti-competitive practices or unfair market behavior
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in referral relationships
Securities and Futures Act: Relevant if referral involves financial services or securities trading activities
Real Estate Agents Act: Applicable for property-related referral arrangements and real estate transactions
Insurance Act: Governs referral arrangements involving insurance products or services
Healthcare Services Act: Relevant for referral arrangements in the healthcare sector
Prevention of Corruption Act: Ensures referral arrangements do not constitute corrupt practices or illegal gratification
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in referral arrangements involving consumer transactions
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic execution and online aspects of referral arrangements
Employment Act: Ensures referral arrangements don't inadvertently create employment relationships
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of referral fees and commission income
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates GST implications of referral fees and related transactions
