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A business consulting agreement is a contract between a business entity and a consultant hired to provide professional guidance. The agreement describes the services the consultant will provide, how they will be compensated, when the services will begin, and their status as an independent contractor.

Business Consulting Agreement

A business consulting agreement is a contract between a business entity and a consultant hired to provide professional guidance. The agreement describes the services the consultant will provide, how they will be compensated, when the services will begin, and their status as an independent contractor.

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Last updated January 15th, 2025

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A business consulting agreement is a contract between a business entity and a consultant hired to provide professional guidance. The agreement describes the services the consultant will provide, how they will be compensated, when the services will begin, and their status as an independent contractor.

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Importance of a Consulting Agreement

Using a business consulting agreement sets clear expectations of what both parties will be responsible for, reducing the chance of misunderstandings or conflict. Among other things, a consulting contract ensures both the client and the consultant are clear on:
  • The amount and structure of payment
  • The services the consultant agrees to perform
  • The terms of the business consulting contract
  • What expenses the consultant is responsible for
  • The consultant is an independent contractor, not an employee
  • The confidentiality obligations of the consultant

Types of Business Consultants

Consultants can support various sizes and types of business entities, and they come in many types, such as:

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BUSINESS CONSULTING AGREEMENT

This Consultant Agreement (“Agreement”) is by and between [CONSULTANT’S NAME], hereafter referred to as the “Consultant,” and [CLIENT’S NAME], hereafter referred to as the “Client.”

1. SERVICES. The Consultant agrees to provide the following services to the Client: [DESCRIBE DEVELOPER’S SERVICES] (“Services”).

2. COMPENSATION. In consideration for the Services to be provided, the Client agrees to pay the Consultant $[AMOUNT] per hour.

3. PAYMENT METHOD. The Consultant shall be paid, in accordance with section 2, upon the Client receiving an invoice from the Consultant.

4. TERM. The Services shall commence on [MM/DD/YYYY] and end on [MM/DD/YYYY].

7. NON-DISCLOSURE. The Consultant agrees not to disclose or misuse the Client’s proprietary or confidential information without prior written consent, except as needed to perform the Services, recognizing that such actions would cause irreparable harm to the Client.

8. EXPENSES. The Client shall only be responsible for the following expenses: [LIST EXPENSES TO BE PAID BY CLIENT].

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS. The Consultant is an independent contractor, and neither the Consultant nor their employees or contract personnel are or shall be deemed the Client’s employees.

10. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [#] days’ written notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on [MM/DD/YYYY].

Consultant’s Signature: ____________________
[CONSULTANT PRINTED NAME]

Client’s Signature: ____________________
[CLIENT PRINTED NAME]