Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures agreement compliance with competition law, particularly regarding territorial restrictions and pricing controls. Key for preventing anti-competitive provisions in franchise agreements.
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Governs fundamental aspects of contract formation, validity, consideration, and enforcement under Singapore law. Essential for basic agreement structure.
Registration of Businesses Act (Cap. 32): Outlines requirements for business and franchise registration in Singapore. Ensures compliance with local registration regulations.
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects franchise trademarks and branding elements. Critical for intellectual property protection in franchise systems.
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Governs protection of copyrightable materials in the franchise system, including manuals, training materials, and creative works.
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Protects any patentable processes or technologies used in the franchise system.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including cross-border data transfers in franchise operations.
FAS Code of Ethics: Voluntary guidelines by Franchise Association of Singapore providing best practices for franchise operations.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in consumer-facing franchise businesses. Ensures fair trading practices.
Employment Act: Governs employment relationships and worker protections relevant to franchise operations and staff management.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate governance and financial reporting requirements for franchise entities operating as companies.
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of franchise operations, including treatment of royalty payments and international tax considerations.
