Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore, covering fundamental elements like offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Regulates the sale of goods including provisions for transfer of title, quality requirements, delivery terms, and implied warranties in sales contracts

Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Governs intellectual property rights in artistic works, ensuring proper attribution and transfer of copyright ownership

Registered Designs Act: Protects the visual design of articles, relevant for certain types of artwork and their reproduction rights

Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Provides consumer protection measures, particularly relevant when selling artwork to individual collectors

Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs the application of GST to art sales and transactions in Singapore

Income Tax Act: Regulates tax implications of art sales and profit reporting requirements

Stamp Duties Act: Governs any applicable stamp duties on art purchase documentation and transfers

National Heritage Board Act: Regulates matters relating to national heritage and culturally significant artworks, including potential export restrictions

Regulation of Imports and Exports Act: Controls the import and export of artworks across Singapore borders, including necessary permits and declarations

Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act: Contains anti-money laundering provisions relevant for high-value art transactions and due diligence requirements