Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including basic contractual principles, formation, consideration, and remedies
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates electronic transactions and digital signatures, ensuring legal recognition and enforceability of electronic contracts
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, mandatory for businesses handling personal information
Employment Act: Must be considered to ensure the service agreement is not inadvertently creating an employment relationship
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures agreement does not contain anti-competitive clauses or practices that violate Singapore competition law
Goods and Services Tax Act: Tax implications for services provided, including GST registration and collection requirements
Income Tax Act: Tax treatment of income derived from services, including withholding tax obligations if applicable
Copyright Act: Protects original works and regulates ownership/transfer of copyright in deliverables created during service provision
Patents Act: Relevant for protection of inventions and innovative processes that may be developed during service delivery
Trade Marks Act: Governs use and protection of trademarks in relation to service delivery and branding
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer rights if services are provided to consumers
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism in service agreements
Arbitration Act: Provides legal framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method
Cybersecurity Act: Relevant for digital services, ensuring cybersecurity standards and protection of critical information infrastructure
