Copyright Act 2021: Governs intellectual property rights for photographs, including ownership of commissioned works, licensing provisions, and moral rights of creators in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including consent requirements for photographing and using images of individuals
Contract Law: General principles of Singapore contract law, including formation, terms, and enforcement of contracts, supplemented by the Electronic Transactions Act for digital contracts
Employment Act: Relevant for establishing clear independent contractor status and distinguishing the relationship from employment
Central Provident Fund Act: Important for clarifying non-applicability of CPF contributions in freelance relationships
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer rights and regulates fair trading practices, particularly relevant when dealing with individual clients
Business Registration Act: Governs business registration requirements for freelance photographers operating in Singapore
Income Tax Act: Regulates taxation of freelance income and related business deductions
Goods and Services Tax Act: Applies to GST registration and collection requirements for freelance photographers meeting revenue thresholds
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates and restricts the use of unfair terms in contracts, protecting parties from unreasonable provisions
