Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in creative works, essential for defining ownership and usage rights in producer agreements
Contracts Act 1872: Fundamental legislation establishing basic contract law principles in Singapore, crucial for ensuring agreement enforceability
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Regulates electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant if the agreement involves digital content or electronic execution
Employment Act 1968: Key legislation governing employment relationships, applicable if the producer is considered an employee rather than contractor
Central Provident Fund Act: Mandatory social security savings scheme, relevant if the producer arrangement has employment characteristics
Work Injury Compensation Act: Governs work-related injury compensation, important for producer agreements involving physical production work
Companies Act 1967: Primary legislation governing company operations in Singapore, relevant for corporate entities entering producer agreements
Goods and Services Tax Act: Regulates GST obligations, important for commercial producer agreements involving taxable supplies
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of income, relevant for payment terms and tax obligations in producer agreements
Films Act: Regulates film production and distribution in Singapore, crucial for audiovisual production agreements
Broadcasting Act: Governs broadcasting services and content, relevant for producer agreements involving broadcast material
IMDA Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from Infocomm Media Development Authority governing media content and services
Content Code for OTT, VOD and Niche Services: Specific guidelines for digital content distribution, relevant for modern producer agreements involving digital platforms
Trade Marks Act: Protects trademarks and related IP rights, important for branding aspects in producer agreements
Patents Act: Governs patent rights, relevant if the production involves technical innovations or patentable content
Registered Designs Act: Protects design rights, important for productions involving unique design elements
Geographical Indications Act: Protects geographical indications, relevant if production involves location-specific content or branding
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection and use of personal data, crucial if the production involves handling personal information
Competition Act 2004: Governs fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices, relevant for exclusive production arrangements
