Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary employment legislation in Singapore that sets out basic terms and conditions of employment, though mainly for reference as independent contractors are typically excluded
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA): Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and conditions
Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA): Governs work injury compensation, relevant for understanding liability and insurance requirements
Income Tax Act: Addresses taxation of income in Singapore, including provisions for non-resident contractors
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs GST obligations which may apply to services provided by foreign contractors
Immigration Act: Controls entry and stay of foreign individuals in Singapore, relevant for work pass requirements
Contract Law: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, important for data handling provisions
Patents Act: Protects inventions and innovations, relevant for IP provisions in the contract
Copyright Act: Protects original works, crucial for intellectual property clauses
Trade Marks Act: Protects distinctive signs and brands, important for IP provisions
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation procedures in Singapore, relevant for dispute resolution clauses
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings in Singapore, important for dispute resolution mechanisms
Central Provident Fund Act: While typically not applicable to foreign contractors, important to understand for clear differentiation from employment relationships
Business Registration Act: Regulates registration of businesses in Singapore, relevant if contractor needs local registration
Companies Act: Governs corporate entities in Singapore, relevant if contractor operates through a company structure
