Consultancy Agreement for Businesses and Professionals
Define Scope of Services, Fees, Deliverables, and Legal Terms with a Legally Binding Consultancy Agreement
Whether you are hiring a consultant or offering consultancy services, having a clear and enforceable Consultancy Agreement is essential. It defines the scope of work, deliverables, fees, timelines, confidentiality, and legal obligations. A well-drafted Consultancy Agreement helps avoid misunderstandings, ensures smooth collaboration, and protects both parties’ interests.
At Consult Your Counsel, we help businesses, startups, and independent professionals draft tailored Consultancy Agreements that are clear, legally sound, and commercially practical.
What is a Consultancy Agreement?
A Consultancy Agreement is a legal contract between a consultant and a client that sets out the terms and conditions of the consultancy services being provided. It typically includes service scope, timelines, fee structure, deliverables, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and dispute resolution procedures.
Why You Need a Consultancy Agreement
- To clearly define the nature, scope, and objectives of the consultancy services
- To ensure payment terms and timelines are clearly structured and enforceable
- To minimize risks of misunderstandings, scope creep, or non-performance
- To protect sensitive business information and intellectual property rights
- To ensure legal compliance and professional accountability
Key Clauses in a Consultancy Agreement
- Scope of work and nature of consultancy services
- Fee structure, invoicing process, and payment timelines
- Project milestones and deadlines for deliverables
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations
- Intellectual property rights and ownership of deliverables
- Termination conditions, notice period, and severance terms
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and other restrictive covenants
- Indemnity clauses, liability limitations, and dispute resolution
- Governing law and jurisdiction for enforcement
Documents Required for Drafting
- Identity proof of consultant or consultancy firm (PAN, Aadhaar, or incorporation documents)
- Identity proof of the client or company (PAN, Aadhaar, or incorporation documents)
- Description of consultancy services, scope, and expected outcomes
- Details of payment structure, milestones, and project timeline
- Any specific confidentiality, IP, or legal compliance requirements
Our Drafting Process
- You provide project details, consultancy scope, and expectations
- We assess your commercial goals and legal requirements
- We draft a custom Consultancy Agreement based on your inputs
- You receive a legally valid, ready-to-sign agreement
- We support future updates, amendments, or clarifications as needed
Why Choose Consult Your Counsel
- Expertly drafted agreements suitable for both consultants and clients
- Legally robust and compliant with Indian commercial law
- Clear, practical clauses suited to your services and industry
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
- Fully online drafting service available across India