Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, establishing fundamental principles of contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Foundational law governing civil matters including contractual relationships and professional services
Copyright Act 2021: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights in creative works, including design works and documentation
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for handling client information
Registered Designs Act (Chapter 266): Protects the visual appearance of articles through design registration, essential for design consultancy work
Patents Act (Chapter 221): Protects inventions and innovative designs that may arise during consultancy work
Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Protects distinctive marks, logos, and designs used in commerce
Building Control Act: Regulates building works and construction standards for architectural design projects
Professional Engineers Act: Regulates professional engineering services and standards for engineering design work
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Governs employment relationships if the agreement involves staff deployment or secondment
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Regulates business entities and corporate relationships between contracting parties
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs taxation of services provided under the consultancy agreement
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in business relationships
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic communications and digital signatures in business transactions
Mediation Act 2017: Provides framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
