Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded through contract terms
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Important for distinguishing consultant status from employee status to avoid misclassification issues
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant if there's any risk of the consultant being classified as an employee, affecting mandatory contributions
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Applicable if the consultant is a foreign individual, governing work passes and permissions
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects intellectual property rights in creative works, important for consultant deliverables
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Governs rights over inventions and innovations that may arise during consultancy
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects brands and marks that might be developed or used during consultancy
Registered Designs Act: Protects industrial designs that might be created during consultancy work
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for data handling during consultancy
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Governs cybersecurity standards and obligations, particularly relevant for IT consultancy
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Relevant for non-compete clauses and ensuring compliance with competition laws
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of consultancy fees and related income
Goods and Services Tax Act: Applies to GST registration and charging requirements for consultancy services
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Governs domestic arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution
International Arbitration Act (Cap. 143A): Applies to international arbitration proceedings for cross-border consultancy disputes
