Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, establishing foundational principles for contract formation and enforcement
Contract Law Common Law Principles: Singapore's contract law is based on English common law principles, covering essential elements like offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Registration of Business Names Act: Regulates the registration and conduct of business entities, relevant for verifying party identities in preliminary agreements
Companies Act: Governs corporate entities in Singapore, essential for preliminary agreements involving companies, including corporate capacity and authority
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates the extent to which civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided through contract terms, ensuring fairness in preliminary agreements
Limitations Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for bringing legal actions, important for enforcement clauses in preliminary agreements
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant if the preliminary agreement will be executed electronically
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty obligations on certain types of agreements and transactions in Singapore
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation proceedings in Singapore, relevant for dispute resolution clauses in preliminary agreements
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings in Singapore, important if including arbitration clauses in the preliminary agreement
