Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection in Singapore, essential for defining rights that can be licensed through royalty agreements
Patents Act: Legislation governing patent rights and protection in Singapore, crucial for technology and invention-related royalty agreements
Trade Marks Act: Legislation protecting trademarks and related intellectual property rights in Singapore
Registered Designs Act: Law protecting industrial designs and related intellectual property in Singapore
Geographical Indications Act 2014: Legislation protecting geographical indications and origin-based intellectual property rights
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic contracts and digital signatures in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Law regulating unfair terms in contracts to protect parties from unreasonable provisions
Income Tax Act: Primary tax legislation governing the taxation of royalty income in Singapore
Withholding Tax Provisions: Specific tax provisions relating to withholding tax on royalty payments, especially for international transactions
Double Tax Treaties: International agreements between Singapore and other countries regarding taxation of cross-border payments including royalties
Competition Act: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in commercial agreements
Currency Act: Law governing currency transactions and foreign exchange matters in Singapore
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations governing international payments and financial transactions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific laws and guidelines that may apply depending on the industry (e.g., media, technology, pharmaceuticals)
