Sale of Goods Act (SOGA): Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods in Singapore. Defines fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including conditions and warranties in sales contracts.
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Core legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore. Covers essential elements including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA): Regulates the use of exclusion clauses and limitations of liability in contracts. Ensures fairness in contractual terms and provides protection against unreasonable terms.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in transactions and provides remedies against unfair practices. Relevant if one party is acting as a consumer in the sales agreement.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal recognition and use of electronic transactions and signatures in contracts. Essential for agreements executed electronically.
Limitation Act: Sets time limits for bringing legal actions arising from contractual disputes. Important for enforcement and dispute resolution provisions.
Rules of Court: Procedural rules governing court proceedings in Singapore. Relevant for enforcement provisions and dispute resolution mechanisms in the contract.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs the application and collection of GST in Singapore. Relevant for pricing and tax implications in sales agreements.
Personal Data Protection Act: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Applicable if the sales agreement involves handling of personal information.
Competition Act: Promotes market competition and prohibits anti-competitive practices. Relevant if the sales agreement could impact market competition.
