Consultancy Agreement Generator
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About the Consultancy Agreement Generator
A consultancy agreement is the contract that governs the engagement of an independent consultant by a client. It records the services to be provided, the fees and how they are paid, the term and notice period, and important protections such as confidentiality and ownership of deliverables. It also makes clear that the consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee. This free generator helps you create a consultancy agreement and download it as a PDF.
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Key clauses in a consultancy agreement
- The services and the standard of performance expected
- Fees, the basis of payment and applicable taxes
- Term, notice period and grounds for termination
- Independent contractor status and responsibility for own taxes
- Confidentiality and ownership of deliverables on full payment
- Governing law and the courts with jurisdiction
Stamping and execution
A consultancy agreement is signed by the client and the consultant, and is usually executed on stamp paper of the value prescribed by the Stamp Act of the relevant state. The stamp value varies from state to state. After you download the agreement, check the stamping rules applicable in your state before it is signed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A consultancy agreement is a contract between a client and a consultant that records the services to be provided, the fees and payment terms, the duration of the engagement and the rights of each party. It also covers confidentiality, ownership of work and the independent status of the consultant, so both sides know what has been agreed.
A consultant is engaged as an independent contractor to provide specific services, manages their own taxes and working methods, and is paid against invoices, while an employee works under the direction of the employer and receives a salary with statutory benefits. This template states the independent contractor status expressly.
Fees can be a fixed monthly retainer, a one-time project fee or an hourly rate, depending on the engagement. Choose the basis in the form and the agreement reflects it. The fee is stated exclusive of applicable taxes, which are usually borne by the client.
A consultancy agreement is commonly executed on stamp paper of the value prescribed by the Stamp Act of the relevant state, and the stamp value varies by state. After downloading, check the stamping requirement applicable in your state before the agreement is signed.
No. The agreement is assembled entirely in your browser and never uploaded. Only your most recent entry is saved locally on your device.
