Employment Act (EA): While not directly applicable to freelancers, needs to be considered to clearly distinguish the relationship from employment and avoid misclassification
Independent Contractor Status: Common Law principles governing independent contractor relationships in Singapore
Contract Law (Chapter 53): Singapore's primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore
Income Tax Act: Tax regulations applicable to self-employed individuals and independent contractors
Goods and Services Tax Act: GST implications for freelance sales activities if applicable
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Regulates non-compete clauses and territorial restrictions in business relationships
Sale of Goods Act: Governs transactions involving the sale of goods and related commercial activities
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates electronic transactions and digital contracts
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection in sales activities
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights in marketing materials and sales content
Trade Marks Act: Governs the use and protection of trademarks in sales activities
Trade Secrets Law: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution
Small Claims Tribunals Act: Provides avenue for resolving small claims disputes efficiently
