Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing protection of musical works, sound recordings, performances, moral rights of performers, licensing and assignment of copyright, duration of copyright protection, and rights management information in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Governs electronic execution of contracts, requirements for electronic signatures, and validity of electronic contracts in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates handling of personal data, including consent requirements, data transfer provisions, and data protection obligations for artists' personal information
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications for royalties, withholding tax requirements for international artists, and treatment of advance payments in music recording agreements
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Applicable when dealing with individual artists, protecting against unfair contract terms in recording agreements
Competition Act: Regulates anti-competitive practices and exclusive dealing arrangements in the music industry
International Treaties: Various international agreements affecting music distribution and copyright protection across borders
Singapore Contract Law: General principles of contract law that govern formation and enforcement of recording agreements
Collective Management Organizations Rules: Guidelines and regulations governing collective rights management in the music industry
Media Development Authority Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines specific to media content and distribution in Singapore
IPOS Regulations: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore regulations affecting intellectual property rights in music recordings
