Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Must be considered to ensure proper classification of consultant as independent contractor rather than employee
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant for clarifying non-applicability of mandatory contributions for independent contractors
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Applicable when engaging foreign consultants, governing work passes and employment of foreigners
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Regulates registration of business names and related requirements for consulting services
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Governs corporate entities and their operations in Singapore
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works and intellectual property created during consulting engagement
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Governs protection of inventions and innovations that may arise during consulting work
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects distinctive marks, relevant for consulting deliverables involving branding
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore
Income Tax Act: Regulates taxation of consulting fees and related income
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs GST obligations for consulting services
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation as alternative dispute resolution method
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Provides legal framework for arbitration proceedings in Singapore
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures consulting agreement doesn't contain anti-competitive provisions
