Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental law governing contractual relationships in Singapore, providing the basic framework for contract formation and enforcement
Misrepresentation Act (Cap. 390): Regulates false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Important for distinguishing between employees and independent contractors, ensuring proper classification of consultants
Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36): Relevant for understanding mandatory contributions and ensuring consultant classification doesn't trigger CPF obligations
Skills Development Levy Act: Related to workforce development charges and obligations that may apply to certain consulting arrangements
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs taxation of consulting income and related tax obligations for both parties
Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A): Regulates GST obligations for consulting services provided in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in consulting relationships
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works and intellectual property created during the consulting engagement
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Relevant for consulting work involving patentable innovations or technical solutions
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Applies to consulting work involving branding and trademark-related matters
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures compliance with competition law, particularly regarding non-compete clauses in consulting agreements
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Governs electronic signatures and digital execution of consulting agreements
Mediation Act 2017: Provides framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism in consulting agreements
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Governs arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution in consulting agreements
Third Parties (Rights under Contracts) Act: Regulates the rights of third parties who may benefit from or be affected by the consulting agreement
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for bringing legal actions related to the consulting agreement
