Contract Act 1872: Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Covers basic contractual principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and contractual capacity.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided through contract terms.
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Contains provisions relating to the assignment of rights and obligations, particularly relevant for assignment agreements.
Law of Assignment of Receivables: Governs the transfer of receivables and other contractual rights from one party to another, including notice requirements and effectiveness of assignments.
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) Requirements: Registration requirements and procedures for assignments involving intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Land Titles Act: Governs registration requirements and procedures for assignments involving real property and land interests in Singapore.
Companies Act: Regulates assignments involving company shares and corporate assets, including registration requirements and transfer procedures.
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Determines stamp duty obligations and requirements for various types of assignments and property transfers.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in commercial transactions, including assignments that may affect consumer rights.
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic execution of documents, relevant for digital contract execution.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, applicable when personal information is involved in the assignment.
