Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, providing fundamental legal framework for contracts and civil obligations
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Core legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including agency relationships
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates company operations and corporate governance in Singapore, relevant when parties are corporate entities
Agency Law: Common law principles governing agency relationships, including duties, responsibilities, and authority of agents
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates financial services and securities trading; relevant if agency involves financial services
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines for financial institutions and services in Singapore
Insurance Act (Cap. 142): Governs insurance business and intermediaries in Singapore; applicable if agency involves insurance services
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Important for distinguishing agency relationships from employment relationships
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs mandatory social security savings system; relevant for determining CPF obligations in agency relationships
Estate Agents Act: Specific legislation for real estate agency businesses and agents
Travel Agents Act: Regulates travel agency businesses and their operations
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data; crucial for data handling aspects of agency relationships
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Framework for arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism in Singapore
Mediation Act 2017: Provides framework for mediation proceedings and enforceability of mediated settlements
International Treaties: Various international agreements and conventions applicable to cross-border agency relationships
ASEAN Agreements: Regional agreements affecting business relationships within ASEAN member states
