Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity requirements, consideration, and capacity to contract in Singapore. Forms the fundamental basis for both MOA and MOU.
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Governs electronic execution of documents, validity of electronic signatures, and legal status of electronic records. Essential for modern contract execution.
Common Law Principles: Singapore contract law principles derived from case law, including fundamental concepts of consideration and intention to create legal relations.
MOU-Specific Legal Framework: Legal principles distinguishing between binding and non-binding clauses in MOUs, and determination of legal enforceability intentions.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate entities' ability to execute contracts, including requirements for proper authorization and signing authority.
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty obligations and requirements for certain types of agreements in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant when agreements involve data sharing or processing.
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Establishes rules for admissibility of documentary evidence in legal proceedings and requirements for document validity in court.
