Contract Law (Chapter 53A): Primary legislation governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in Singapore, including common law principles of contract
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Relevant for ensuring the consulting agreement doesn't inadvertently create an employment relationship, which would trigger different legal obligations
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, crucial for handling any personal or business information in the consulting relationship
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures exclusivity clauses don't violate anti-competitive regulations or create market restrictions
Copyright Act (Chapter 63): Protects original works and intellectual property rights in consulting deliverables
Patents Act (Chapter 221): Relevant for protecting any inventions or innovative solutions developed during consulting work
Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Protects brands and marks that might be developed or used during the consulting engagement
Registered Designs Act (Chapter 266): Protects industrial designs that might be created during consulting work
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Governs taxation of consulting fees and related income
Goods and Services Tax Act (Chapter 117A): Relevant for GST obligations on consulting services
Arbitration Act (Chapter 10): Framework for alternative dispute resolution through arbitration
Mediation Act 2017: Provides framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Prevention of Corruption Act (Chapter 241): Ensures compliance with anti-corruption laws in consulting relationships
Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 88): Governs electronic signatures and digital contracts, relevant for modern consulting agreements
