Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Essential for structuring the LOI's binding and non-binding provisions.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices and ensures fair market competition. Relevant for territorial restrictions and exclusivity clauses in franchise agreements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Important for handling customer and franchisee information.
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects trademarks and brand elements. Critical for franchise intellectual property protection and licensing provisions.
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects copyrighted materials such as operations manuals, training materials, and marketing content used in the franchise.
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Protects proprietary systems and processes that may be part of the franchise business model.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates company formation and corporate governance. Relevant for franchise entity structure and compliance requirements.
Business Registration Act (Cap. 32): Governs business registration requirements for franchises operating in Singapore.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection. Relevant for franchise operations and customer interactions.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Governs employment relationships and workforce management. Important for staffing requirements and employment terms in franchise operations.
FLA Singapore Code of Ethics: Voluntary code of ethics by the Franchising and Licensing Association Singapore, providing best practices for franchise relationships.
Work Pass Regulations: Governs the employment of foreign workers. Relevant for franchises planning to employ foreign staff in Singapore.
