Contract Law (Chapter 53A): Primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including essential elements like offer, acceptance, consideration, and contractual obligations
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Regulates corporate entities and their capacity to enter into contracts, relevant for verifying contracting parties' legal status and authority
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal recognition and use of electronic signatures and electronic records in contracts
Building Control Act: Regulates building works and construction standards if the development agreement involves physical construction
Planning Act: Controls land use and development planning, crucial for development projects requiring regulatory approval
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act: Facilitates payment for construction work and related services, including payment dispute resolution
Copyright Act: Protects original works and intellectual property rights in development projects
Patents Act: Governs protection of inventions and technical innovations that may arise from development work
Registered Designs Act: Protects industrial designs that may be created during development
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs taxation of services and deliverables under the development agreement
Income Tax Act: Regulates taxation of income derived from development fees and related services
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty obligations for certain types of development agreements involving real property
Employment Act: Regulates employment relationships if the agreement involves hiring developers or workers
Work Injury Compensation Act: Provides compensation framework for work-related injuries during development activities
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in the course of development activities
