Employment Act (Cap. 91): Core employment legislation in Singapore that establishes basic terms and working conditions - relevant to establish clear distinction from employment relationship
Contract Law: Common Law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil matters and contractual relationships in Singapore
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant for establishing consultant's independent contractor status and exemption from CPF contributions
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Applicable if the consultant is a foreign individual, governing work passes and permissions
Copyright Act: Protects original works and intellectual property rights in deliverables created during consultancy
Patents Act: Governs protection of inventions and innovative solutions developed during consultancy
Trade Marks Act: Protects distinctive marks, relevant for brand-related consultancy work
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for data handling obligations
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of consultant's income and related obligations
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant if consultant meets GST registration thresholds or provides services to overseas clients
Competition Act: Relevant for non-compete clauses and restrictions on anti-competitive behavior
Arbitration Act: Framework for alternative dispute resolution through arbitration
Mediation Act: Provides framework for mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method
