Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing protection of musical works, sound recordings, performances, moral rights of performers, licensing and assignment of copyright, and duration of copyright protection in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Governs general contract law principles, including formation and enforcement of contracts, and remedies for breach of contract in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of artists' personal data, data protection obligations, and marketing/promotional considerations
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Covers taxation of royalties and other income, international tax considerations for overseas earnings, and withholding tax obligations
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Addresses potential employment relationship aspects, terms and conditions of service, and basic employment rights
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices, exclusive dealing arrangements, and market dominance considerations in the music industry
Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Governs protection of artist/band names, merchandising rights, and brand protection
WIPO Treaties: International treaties governing intellectual property rights in the music industry
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement in Singapore
Digital Music Distribution Regulations: Rules and regulations governing digital distribution of music content and streaming services
