Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic contracts and digital signatures, ensuring legal recognition of electronic transactions
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works including designs, drawings, and creative outputs
Registered Designs Act: Protects industrial designs and patterns that may be created during the design work
Trade Marks Act: Relevant for protection of logos and brand elements in design work
Patents Act: May be relevant if the design work involves technical innovations or inventions
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant for business entity regulations and corporate compliance
Partnership Act: Applicable if either party is operating as a partnership
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs taxation aspects of design services in Singapore
Employment Act: May be relevant to establish clear independent contractor status and avoid misclassification
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in the course of business
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings as an alternative dispute resolution method
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection in service contracts
