Employment Act (Cap. 91): Key legislation to consider for establishing clear distinction between consultant and employee status to avoid misclassification issues
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil law matters and contractual relationships in Singapore
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs taxation requirements for consultant compensation and reporting obligations
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant for GST registration and compliance if consultant services meet threshold requirements
Central Provident Fund Act: Important for explicitly establishing non-applicability to consultant relationship
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Governs intellectual property rights related to copyrightable works created during consultancy
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Regulates rights and protection of patentable innovations developed during consultancy
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Relevant for protecting trademarks and brand-related intellectual property
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for data handling aspects of consultancy
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Relevant for structuring non-compete clauses and ensuring compliance with competition laws
Independent Contractor Status: Legal consideration for clearly establishing consultant's status as independent contractor rather than employee
Scope of Services: Legal consideration for clearly defining the exact services, deliverables, and expectations of the consultancy
Intellectual Property Rights: Legal consideration for ownership and transfer of IP created during consultancy
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal consideration for protecting confidential information and trade secrets
Term and Termination: Legal consideration for duration of agreement and conditions for termination
Payment Terms: Legal consideration for compensation structure, payment schedule, and related obligations
Liability and Indemnification: Legal consideration for allocation of risks and responsibilities between parties
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: Legal consideration for restrictions on competitive activities and client solicitation
Dispute Resolution: Legal consideration for handling disagreements and specifying jurisdiction and resolution methods
Data Protection Compliance: Legal consideration for ensuring compliance with PDPA and other data protection requirements
