Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Relevant for proper classification of sales representatives and establishing baseline standards if the relationship is deemed employment.
Income Tax Act: Governs tax obligations, responsibilities, withholding tax considerations, and CPF contributions if applicable to the sales representative relationship.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices, territory allocation, and exclusive dealing arrangements that may affect sales representative agreements.
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, consideration, terms and conditions, and termination provisions.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates handling of customer data, data protection obligations, and privacy requirements that sales representatives must comply with.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and prevents misrepresentation when dealing with consumers.
Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act: Ensures compensation structures in sales representative agreements don't violate prohibited marketing schemes.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs e-commerce activities, electronic signatures, and digital contracts if applicable to the sales representation.
Third-Party Taxi Booking Service Providers Act: Relevant if the sales representation involves transportation services or related booking platforms.
Registration of Businesses Act: Covers requirements for business registration and licensing that may affect sales representative operations.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations that may apply depending on the specific industry sector of the sales representation.
International Trade Laws: Relevant if the sales representative agreement involves cross-border activities or international trade.
Intellectual Property Protection: Laws governing the protection of trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property rights relevant to the sales activities.
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Provisions: Legal framework for protecting business interests through restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations.
Commission Structures: Legal requirements and considerations for establishing fair and enforceable commission payment terms and structures.
