Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs digital contracts and electronic signatures, essential for modern freelance agreements
Employment Act: Referenced to clearly distinguish freelance relationship from employment relationship
Central Provident Fund Act: Relevant to establish non-applicability for freelance contractors
Copyright Act: Governs intellectual property rights for software, code, and other creative works developed by the freelancer
Patents Act: Relevant for protection of technical innovations and inventions in software development
Registered Designs Act: Applicable for protection of visual designs in software interfaces
Trade Marks Act: Relevant for protection of brands and logos if part of the development scope
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for data handling responsibilities
Computer Misuse Act: Relevant for security obligations and unauthorized access prevention
Cybersecurity Act: Applicable for projects involving critical information infrastructure or cybersecurity services
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of freelance income and related obligations
Goods and Services Tax Act: Relevant for GST registration and compliance if applicable revenue threshold is met
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution
Small Claims Tribunals Act: Relevant for disputes involving smaller monetary claims
