Consultancy Agreement
A clear written consultant or freelancer agreement (sometimes called a contractor agreement) for engaging consultants, freelancers, or contractors. Suitable for businesses engaging individuals or companies on a self-employed basis to provide services.
What's included:
- A consultation to understand the engagement and working
- Drafting of a consultancy agreement covering scope of services,
- One round of revisions based on your feedback.
- Final version ready to issue.
What's not included:
- IR35 assessment (see IR35 / Employment Status Check).
- Employment law advice if the engagement may be one of employment
- Tax advice (including VAT, corporation tax, income tax, capital
A clear written consultancy agreement is essential for any business engaging consultants, freelancers, or contractors on a self-employed basis. It clarifies the working relationship, defines the scope of services, protects your intellectual property, and supports the position that the engagement is one of self-employment rather than employment. Without a written agreement, there is a greater risk of disputes and adverse IR35 assessments.
The agreement covers scope of services, fees, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, data protection, and termination. It is tailored to the specific engagement and designed to be commercially practical while protecting your legal position.
Your consultancy agreement will be drafted by a senior solicitor. Once you have completed the checkout process, we will be in touch within one working day to arrange a consultation. We will take the time to understand the engagement and working arrangements before drafting an agreement that protects your IP, supports your IR35 position, and sets clear terms for both parties. One round of revisions is included, and we will deliver a final version ready to issue.
FAQ
Q: Why is a written agreement important for a freelancer?
A: A written agreement clarifies the working relationship, protects your IP, and supports the position that the engagement is one of self-employment rather than employment. Without a written agreement, there is a greater risk of disputes and adverse IR35 assessments.
A clear written consultant or freelancer agreement (sometimes called a contractor agreement) for engaging consultants, freelancers, or contractors. Suitable for businesses engaging individuals or companies on a self-employed basis to provide services.
What's included:
- A consultation to understand the engagement and working
- Drafting of a consultancy agreement covering scope of services,
- One round of revisions based on your feedback.
- Final version ready to issue.
What's not included:
- IR35 assessment (see IR35 / Employment Status Check).
- Employment law advice if the engagement may be one of employment
- Tax advice (including VAT, corporation tax, income tax, capital
A clear written consultancy agreement is essential for any business engaging consultants, freelancers, or contractors on a self-employed basis. It clarifies the working relationship, defines the scope of services, protects your intellectual property, and supports the position that the engagement is one of self-employment rather than employment. Without a written agreement, there is a greater risk of disputes and adverse IR35 assessments.
The agreement covers scope of services, fees, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, data protection, and termination. It is tailored to the specific engagement and designed to be commercially practical while protecting your legal position.
Your consultancy agreement will be drafted by a senior solicitor. Once you have completed the checkout process, we will be in touch within one working day to arrange a consultation. We will take the time to understand the engagement and working arrangements before drafting an agreement that protects your IP, supports your IR35 position, and sets clear terms for both parties. One round of revisions is included, and we will deliver a final version ready to issue.
FAQ
Q: Why is a written agreement important for a freelancer?
A: A written agreement clarifies the working relationship, protects your IP, and supports the position that the engagement is one of self-employment rather than employment. Without a written agreement, there is a greater risk of disputes and adverse IR35 assessments.