Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's primary data protection legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires consent for data collection, proper data storage and protection measures. Critical for handling vendor's personal and corporate information.
Companies Act: Covers requirements for business registration, verification, corporate identity verification, and beneficial ownership information collection in Singapore.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs GST registration status requirements, tax information collection, and GST reporting obligations for vendors operating in Singapore.
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates the validity of electronic records and signatures, and establishes requirements for electronic form submissions in Singapore.
Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Regulations: Establishes Know Your Business (KYB) requirements, due diligence procedures for vendor verification, and risk assessment requirements for business relationships.
Employment Act: Relevant for vendors providing manpower services, including work pass requirements for foreign workers and workplace safety requirements.
Contract Law (Common Law): Governs terms and conditions, legal binding nature of forms, and representation and warranties in Singapore's common law system.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Various regulations depending on vendor's business nature, including specific licenses, permits requirements, and industry compliance standards.
