Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic contracts, signatures, and digital payments in Singapore
Employment Act: Referenced to clearly distinguish freelance relationship from employment relationship
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Relevant if project involves on-site work or safety considerations
Work Injury Compensation Act: May be relevant if project involves physical work or site presence
Copyright Act: Governs intellectual property rights related to creative works and content
Patents Act: Relevant for projects involving inventions or technical innovations
Trade Marks Act: Important for projects involving branding or trademark usage
Registered Designs Act: Applicable for projects involving design work or industrial designs
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant for taxation and invoicing requirements
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of freelance income and relevant deductions
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution
Small Claims Tribunals Act: Relevant for dispute resolution of smaller claims up to specified amounts
