Consulting Agreement
An agreement for a consultant to advise or work for a client for a set period, at a rate or for a fixed fee. The client signs first, then the consultant.
Written for general use, not for one country.
The PDF is free to download. Centilio Sign is free to start.
What it covers
The template has 10 parts.
- Services
- Fees and expenses
- Independent consultant
- Deliverables and intellectual property
- Confidentiality
- No soliciting staff
- Liability
- Ending the agreement
- Governing law
- Whole agreement
What you will be asked
Have these details ready. The template needs them before anyone signs.
- What consulting services will you provide?
- When does the engagement start?
- When does it end?
- What is your rate or fixed fee?
Who signs
Everyone the template names, and what each one does.
- ClientSigns
- ConsultantSignsSends it
Where it fits
For an independent consultant or a small consulting firm. Use the service agreement for broader ongoing services, the statement of work to define one project, and the employment agreement for an employee.
Before you rely on it
Original Centilio wording, not legal advice. Check that the consultant is truly independent under local tax and employment tests, because misclassification rules differ by country and state. Review the liability limit and the confidentiality period for the size of this engagement.
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