Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted
Business Registration Act (Cap. 32): Governs business registration requirements and compliance for consultants operating in Singapore
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant for taxation of consulting services and success fees, including GST registration and compliance requirements
Income Tax Act: Governs the taxation of income derived from success fees and consulting services
Employment Act: Important for establishing clear independent contractor relationship and avoiding misclassification as employment
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant for distinguishing independent contractors from employees and avoiding mandatory CPF contributions
Legal Profession Act: Applicable if the consulting services involve legal advice or services
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Regulates the registration and use of business names for consulting practices
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Applies when providing consulting services to consumers, ensuring fair trading practices
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in the course of providing consulting services
Professional Service Providers Regulations: Industry-specific regulations that may apply depending on the nature of consulting services
