Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters and contract formation in Singapore
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Regulates employment relationships - relevant if the sales agent could be classified as an employee rather than independent contractor
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs anti-competitive practices and ensures fair market competition in agency relationships
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and protects against unreasonable contract provisions
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Governs the sale of goods and related transactions that the agent might be involved in
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates fair trading practices that agents must comply with
Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act: Regulates multi-level marketing schemes and prohibits pyramid selling arrangements
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of commission income and related reporting requirements
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates GST implications on commission payments and services rendered
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in agency relationships
Insurance Act: Specific regulations for insurance agents if the agreement relates to insurance sales
Central Provident Fund Act: Mandatory social security savings scheme - applicable if agent is deemed an employee
Work Injury Compensation Act: Provides compensation framework for work-related injuries if applicable to the agent
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulates employment of foreign agents and related work pass requirements
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Governs arbitration proceedings as an alternative dispute resolution method
