Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law principles and agency relationships in Singapore, establishing the fundamental rules for formation and enforcement of contracts and agency authority
Agency Law: Common law principles derived from English law that define the fundamental aspects of agency relationships, including rights, duties, and obligations of both principal and agent
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of the agreement, particularly relevant in agency relationships where the agent deals with third parties
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic contracts and signatures, relevant if the agency agreement will be executed or operated electronically
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Comprehensive data protection law that must be considered if the agent will handle personal data as part of their duties
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Legislation ensuring fair competition practices, relevant to ensure the agency arrangement doesn't create anti-competitive situations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specific regulatory requirements depending on the industry sector (e.g., real estate, insurance) including relevant licensing and compliance requirements
Limitation Act: Legislation establishing time limits for various types of legal claims and actions related to the agency agreement
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Corporate law legislation relevant when either the principal or agent is a corporate entity, governing corporate capacity and authority
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer interests, applicable if the agency relationship involves consumer transactions
