Introduction
This Consultancy Agreement is designed for engaging a contractor to perform business development activities on behalf of a company.
It sets out the terms under which the contractor is required to generate business opportunities and sales, including minimum performance expectations and compliance with company policies and procedures.
The agreement includes provisions dealing with services, meetings, charges, expenses, confidentiality, employees, assignment, dispute resolution, termination and indemnity.
It also establishes that the contractor operates as an independent contractor and is responsible for their own expenses, insurance and business operations, providing a structured framework for business development consultancy arrangements.
📄 Consultancy Agreement (Business Development)
• Business development services provisions
• Performance and sales targets
• Charges and commission structure
• Expense provisions (contractor responsible)
• Confidential information provisions
• Independent contractor provisions
• Termination provisions
• Indemnity provisions
• Dispute resolution (arbitration)
• Guarantee and indemnity schedule
What is a Consultancy Agreement?
A Consultancy Agreement is a legal document used to engage a contractor to provide services to a company on an independent basis.
This agreement is specifically designed for business development activities, where the contractor is responsible for generating sales opportunities and managing client relationships.
It also sets out the contractor’s obligations, payment structure and the terms governing the relationship between the parties.
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Designed for immediate use, it can be adapted to suit a wide range of legal and commercial scenarios.
At A Glance
What This Agreement Covers
• Business development services
• Sales generation obligations
• Contractor engagement
• Performance expectations
• Client relationship management
Key Provisions Included
• Charges and commission structure
• Expenses borne by contractor
• Confidentiality obligations
• Non-employment relationship
• Termination rights
Typical Use
• Business development consultants
• Sales consultants
• Commission-based roles
• Independent contractor arrangements
• Client acquisition roles
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Also Known As
This document may also be referred to as:
• Business development agreement
• Sales consultant agreement
• Independent contractor consultancy agreement
• Commission consultant agreement
• Contractor services agreement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this agreement used for?
This agreement is used to engage a contractor to perform business development and sales activities for a company.
Does this include commission provisions?
Yes. The agreement includes a detailed commission structure and payment schedule.
Is the contractor an employee?
No. The agreement expressly provides that the contractor is an independent contractor responsible for their own expenses and insurance.
Does this include confidentiality provisions?
Yes. The agreement includes obligations relating to confidential information of the company and its clients.
Consultancy Agreement – Instant Download
• Consultancy agreement for business development roles
• Includes commission and payment schedule
• Includes confidentiality and termination provisions
• Includes independent contractor provisions
• Fully editable Microsoft Word document
• Instant download available immediately after purchase
Used by lawyers, businesses and commercial operators across Australia.
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