A template in which the consultant agrees to consult for a client is called a Consulting Agreement. Basically, consulting means that the hired consultant, which is an independent contractor, assists the client.
A template in which the consultant agrees to consult for a client is called a Consulting Agreement. This agreement is made between two parties - the consultant and the client - and is used for business consulting. Basically, consulting means that the hired consultant, which is an independent contractor, assists the client.
In the agreement, the parties can describe their responsibilities and rights, as well as confirm the bounds of the relationship among them. To be more precise, the agreement will consist of the description of the consulting work, the payment details, and cover both parties in case any future disputes arise. Note that this contract is also suitable for online consultations. However, if you want to use other non-employee service providers, you should use a Service Agreement or Independent Contractor Agreement.
You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.
At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.
The document can be used for any type of consulting relationship: marketing, human resources, general business operations, and other.
The party filing the document will have to enter information, such as whether the parties are individuals or businesses, as well as their contact information. The information about the consulting services should be added as well.
The completed document should be printed and signed by both parties. We recommend keeping copies in case any future disputes arise.
In the US, both state and federal laws cover consulting agreements. Note that this consulting relationship cannot be an employment relationship.