Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Updates to Singapore's contract law framework incorporating modern commercial practices
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Crucial for distinguishing consultant relationships from employment relationships to avoid misclassification
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant for establishing clear distinction between consultants and employees regarding statutory contributions
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects intellectual property rights in created works during consultancy
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Governs patent rights and inventions that may arise during consultancy
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects trademarks and related intellectual property in consulting work
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices, relevant for non-compete clauses in consulting agreements
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of consulting fees and related income
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates GST applications on consulting services
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Framework for arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism
Mediation Act 2017: Provides framework for mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic signatures and digital execution of agreements
