Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing contracts relating to sale of goods in Singapore. Defines fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including provisions for title, quality, and delivery of goods.
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Core legislation based on Common Law principles that governs the formation, validity, and enforcement of contracts in Singapore.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA): Regulates the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring reasonableness particularly in business-to-business (B2B) contracts.
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and validates the use of electronic signatures in contracts.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in transactions; applicable if the commercial sale involves end consumers.
Competition Act: Ensures compliance with competition laws, particularly relevant for pricing mechanisms and market restrictions in commercial agreements.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data; relevant if the commercial agreement involves handling of personal information.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs the tax implications and GST requirements for commercial sales in Singapore.
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty governing cross-border sale of goods, applicable when the commercial agreement involves international sales (Singapore is a signatory).
