Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Covers fundamental elements like offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic communications and digital signatures in commercial transactions, ensuring legal recognition of electronic records and signatures.
Sale of Goods Act: Regulates contracts for the sale of goods, including terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and transfer of property.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, protecting against unreasonable terms.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumers against unfair practices and ensures fair trading practices in commercial transactions.
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in commercial transactions where personal information is involved.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates the application and collection of GST in commercial transactions, including requirements for tax invoices and registration details.
Contract Formation Requirements: Essential elements including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract.
Terms and Conditions Requirements: Mandatory elements including description of goods/services, pricing, payment terms, delivery terms, warranties and limitations.
Commercial Documentation Requirements: Business details including GST registration, company registration, and standard terms of trade that must be included in commercial documents.
Digital Compliance Requirements: Requirements for electronic contracts including digital signatures, electronic communications, and data protection measures.
