Employment Act (Cap. 91): Key legislation to reference for distinguishing contractor relationship from employment relationship to avoid misclassification issues
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Covers tax obligations and responsibilities of independent contractors, including GST registration requirements if applicable
Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36): Important for clarifying non-applicability of CPF contributions and avoiding provisions suggesting employer-employee relationship
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs data protection obligations and handling of personal information in the contractor relationship
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement under Singapore law
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures compliance with competition law, particularly regarding non-compete clauses and restrictions
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Covers safety obligations and insurance requirements for work performed on premises
Copyright Act: Governs intellectual property rights related to copyrightable works created during the contractor engagement
Patents Act: Addresses protection and ownership of patentable inventions developed during the contractor relationship
Trade Marks Act: Relevant for protection of trademark rights and usage in the context of contractor services
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Governs the rights of third parties in relation to the contractor agreement
