Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, establishing fundamental principles of contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Provides distinction between employees and independent contractors - crucial for proper structuring of subconsultant relationships
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates business entities and corporate structures in Singapore, relevant for understanding parties' legal status
Professional Engineers Act: Regulates engineering consultancy services and professional engineering practice in Singapore
Architects Act: Governs architectural services and professional practice requirements for architects in Singapore
Legal Profession Act: Regulates legal consultancy services and legal practice requirements in Singapore
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Governs registration and regulation of business names in Singapore
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights related to creative works and content created during consultancy
Patents Act: Protects inventions and innovations that may arise during consultancy work
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands and distinctive marks that may be involved in consultancy work
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for handling client information
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in business relationships
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of income, including treatment of payments to subconsultants
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates GST obligations in business transactions and consultancy services
Arbitration Act: Provides framework for arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism
Mediation Act: Provides framework for mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism
