Employment Act (Cap. 91): Key legislation to define and distinguish contractor relationship from employment. Important for avoiding misclassification of contractors as employees under Singapore law.
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, based on Common Law principles. Covers fundamental aspects like offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Income Tax Act: Governs tax obligations for international contractors, including withholding tax requirements and tax reporting obligations for cross-border services.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including requirements for cross-border data transfers and data protection obligations.
Immigration Law/Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Covers work pass requirements and regulations for international contractors who may need to visit or work in Singapore.
Intellectual Property Laws: Composite of Copyright Act, Patents Act, and Trade Marks Act governing the protection and ownership of intellectual property created during the contract.
Competition Act: Regulates anti-competitive practices and impacts the drafting of non-compete clauses in contractor agreements.
Civil Law Act: Contains general provisions affecting contractual relationships and obligations under Singapore law.
Payment Services Act 2019: Regulates payment systems and payment service providers, relevant for international payment arrangements with contractors.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal recognition and use of electronic signatures and electronic execution of contracts.
Singapore International Arbitration Act: Provides framework for international arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in cross-border contracts.
