Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing general contract law principles and enforceability of contracts in Singapore
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Defines the distinction between employees and independent contractors, crucial for determining the agent's status and applicable regulations
Agency Law: Common law principles governing agency relationships and fiduciary duties of agents
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices and territorial restrictions in agency agreements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the handling of customer data and data protection obligations for both principal and agent
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications and withholding tax requirements for principal-agent relationships
Goods and Services Tax Act: Addresses GST registration, compliance requirements, and implications for commission structures
Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act: Ensures the sales agent arrangement doesn't violate prohibited scheme regulations
Agent Status Provisions: Legal requirements for defining agent's independence and relationship with the principal
Scope of Authority: Legal framework for defining and limiting agent's powers and responsibilities
Territory Rights: Legal considerations for geographical limitations and territorial exclusivity
Commission Structure: Legal requirements for establishing and documenting commission arrangements
Non-Compete and Confidentiality: Legal framework for protecting business interests through restrictive covenants
Termination Provisions: Legal requirements for contract termination and associated obligations
Dispute Resolution: Legal framework for handling disagreements and conflicts between principal and agent
