Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, providing the fundamental legal framework for contracts and civil obligations
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Key legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including agency relationships
Common Law Agency Principles: Fundamental principles of agency derived from common law, defining basic agency relationships, duties, and obligations
Commercial Agents (Regulation) Act: Regulates commercial agency relationships and provides protection for commercial agents
Employment Act (Cap. 91): May be relevant if the agency relationship could be construed as employment, setting out basic employment terms and conditions
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant if the agent might be classified as an employee, governing mandatory social security savings
Work Injury Compensation Act: Provides framework for compensation in case of work-related injuries, may be relevant depending on nature of agency
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices and ensures fair market competition, relevant for territorial restrictions and exclusivity
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates fair trading practices, important if agent deals with consumers
Sale of Goods Act: Governs transactions involving the sale of goods, relevant if agent is involved in sales
Insurance Act: Specific regulations for insurance agents and the insurance industry
Securities and Futures Act: Regulates financial services agents and securities trading activities
Estate Agents Act: Specific regulations for real estate agents and property transactions
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for handling customer information
Arbitration Act: Provides framework for arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism
Mediation Act: Governs mediation processes and enforceability of mediated settlements
