Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore - relevant for establishing clear independent contractor status and avoiding misclassification
Contract Law (Cap. 53B): Fundamental legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Basic framework for civil obligations and contractual relationships in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data; crucial for data handling and confidentiality provisions
Income Tax Act: Relevant for tax obligations and responsibilities of independent contractors
Goods and Services Tax Act: Applicable for GST registration and compliance requirements for consulting services
Central Provident Fund Act: May be relevant if contractor status is questioned or if specific CPF arrangements are needed
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights in created works during consulting engagement
Patents Act: Relevant for protecting inventions or innovations developed during consulting work
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands and marks that may be developed or used during consulting work
Trade Secrets Law: Protects confidential business information and know-how
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Ensures safety standards are maintained even for consulting work
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution in Singapore
Competition Act: Relevant for non-compete clauses and restraint of trade provisions
