Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Primary legislation governing competition law in Singapore. Ensures franchise agreements don't contain anti-competitive provisions and regulates market competition to prevent abuse of dominant market position.
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Legislation protecting franchisor's intellectual property rights, specifically governing trademark licensing and usage within franchise agreements.
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects copyrighted materials in the franchise system, including usage of manuals, training materials, and other proprietary content.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in franchise operations, affecting customer data handling and privacy policies.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and protects against unfair practices in franchise operations.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Governs corporate structuring, compliance, and reporting requirements for businesses operating in Singapore.
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Relevant for franchises involving sale of goods, governing quality standards and warranties.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships, affecting staffing requirements and regulations in franchise operations.
FLA Code of Ethics: Franchising and Licensing Association Singapore's Code of Ethics, providing industry best practices and standards for franchise operations.
International Franchise Laws: Consideration of international franchise laws and cross-border transaction requirements when applicable to the franchise agreement.
