Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Core legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Covers fundamental aspects like offer, acceptance, consideration, and contractual obligations.
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Legislation governing electronic contracts and digital signatures, ensuring legal recognition and enforceability of electronic transactions.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Comprehensive data protection law governing the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data. Essential for client data handling provisions.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumers against unfair practices and provides additional rights in consumer contracts. Applicable if the client is a consumer rather than a business.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates and restricts the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and unreasonable indemnity clauses.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs competition law in Singapore, relevant for any competition-related clauses or restrictions in the contract.
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for bringing legal actions, important for defining limitation periods in contractual claims.
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Governs the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings, relevant for dispute resolution clauses.
Professional Services Regulations: Industry-specific regulations governing professional service providers, may include specific requirements for certain types of client contracts.
Cross-border Transaction Rules: Regulations governing international transactions, including foreign exchange controls and international trade requirements, if applicable.
