Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection and licensing in Singapore, recently revised to strengthen creators' rights and adapt to technological changes
Patents Act: Legislation governing the protection and licensing of patents in Singapore, essential for technological and industrial royalty agreements
Trade Marks Act: Legislation governing trademark protection and licensing in Singapore, crucial for brand-related royalty agreements
Registered Designs Act: Legislation protecting and regulating the licensing of industrial designs in Singapore
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of royalty payments, including the 17% withholding tax rate for royalties paid to non-residents
Contract Law (Amendment) Act: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates electronic contracts and digital signatures, relevant for modern licensing agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Protects against unreasonable contract terms and conditions in agreements
TRIPS Agreement: International treaty setting minimum standards for IP protection and enforcement, binding on Singapore
Berne Convention: International agreement governing copyright protection across member states
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in digital environment
Competition Act: Regulates anti-competitive practices and ensures fair market competition in licensing arrangements
Double Taxation Agreements: Bilateral treaties preventing double taxation of royalty payments between Singapore and other countries
Currency Control Regulations: Regulations governing international payments and currency exchange for cross-border royalty payments
