Contracts Act 1872 (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, including requirements for consideration, capacity to contract, free consent, and overall validity of contracts in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 88): Governs electronic transactions, including the validity of electronic signatures, electronic records, and electronic contract execution
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Regulates corporate entities' capacity to enter into contracts, including authority to execute and corporate capacity requirements
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Covers mandatory terms and conditions for employment relationships, relevant if the contract involves employment matters
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates unfair practices in consumer contracts
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including data protection obligations in contractual relationships
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Sets time limits for actions arising from contracts and contractual disputes
Common Law Principles: Includes precedent cases from Singapore courts and applicable English common law principles that influence contract interpretation
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations that may apply depending on the specific industry or sector involved in the contract
Contract Validity Requirements: Essential elements for contract validity including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, capacity, legal purpose, and certainty of terms
