Introduction
This consultancy agreement precedent is designed for situations where a business engages a consultant operating through a consultancy company rather than directly as an individual contractor.
The agreement regulates the relationship between the client, the consultancy company and a key employee responsible for delivering the consulting services. It includes provisions dealing with engagement of the consultant, payment arrangements, ownership of work, confidentiality and termination of the consultancy.
This precedent is suitable for a wide range of commercial consulting arrangements and provides a clear contractual framework while confirming that the consultant is not an employee of the client.
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At A Glance
What This Document Covers
• Engagement of a consultant operating through a consultancy company
• Provision of consulting services by a key employee of the consultancy
• Payment arrangements and staged remuneration for consulting services
• Responsibilities of the consultant and client during the engagement
Key Clauses Included
• Ownership of work and intellectual property created during the consultancy
• Confidentiality obligations protecting the client’s business information
• Restrictive covenant provisions
• Termination rights and notice requirements
Typical Use
• Businesses engaging specialist consultants through a consultancy company
• Professional consulting or advisory engagements
• Project-based consulting services delivered through a corporate structure
• Situations where a key employee of the consultancy provides the services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a consultancy agreement?
A consultancy agreement is a contract between a business and an independent consultant that sets out the services to be provided, the payment arrangements and other key terms governing the consulting engagement.
It provides a clear framework for the relationship while confirming that the consultant is not an employee of the client.
Does a consultancy agreement create an employment relationship?
The consultant is responsible for their own taxation, insurance and employment obligations where applicable.
Who owns the work produced by the consultant?
Typically the agreement provides that ownership of the work produced by the consultant transfers to the client once payment has been made.
Can a consultancy agreement include confidentiality provisions?
Yes. Consultancy agreements commonly include confidentiality obligations preventing the consultant from disclosing confidential business information obtained during the consultancy engagement.
Also Known As
Consultancy agreements are sometimes referred to by different names including:
• Consulting Agreement
• Consultancy Contract
• Independent Consultant Agreement
• Consulting Services Agreement
These agreements regulate the terms on which a consultant provides services to a business while maintaining the consultant’s status as an independent contractor rather than an employee.
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• Lawyer-drafted consultancy agreement precedent
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• Includes provisions covering services, confidentiality and termination
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