Contract Act (Cap. 53): 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
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronic payment agreements
Payment Services Act 2019: Regulates payment systems and payment service providers in Singapore
Currency Act (Cap. 69): Governs the use of currency and legal tender in Singapore
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for bringing legal actions and enforcing payment obligations
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Covers insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring, relevant for payment default scenarios
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant when dealing with corporate entities in payment agreements
Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A): Governs GST implications on payments and transactions
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Covers tax implications of payments and settlements
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation proceedings in case of payment disputes
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Governs arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Establishes jurisdiction of courts for contract enforcement and disputes
Exchange Control Act: Regulates foreign exchange transactions and international payments
UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements: International framework for settlement agreements (Singapore Convention on Mediation)
