Consultancy Agreement Drafting Service
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Overview
A Consultancy Agreement is a legal contract between a company and an independent expert (the Consultant). Unlike an employment contract, this agreement establishes a “Principal-to-Principal” relationship, meaning the consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee.
At Vakalatexpert.in , we draft Consultancy Agreements that clearly define the boundaries of the engagement. We ensure that you get the expert advice you need while protecting your company from “Deemed Employment” claims, tax liabilities, and intellectual property leaks.
Key Components of a Specialized Consultancy Agreement
A professional consultancy contract must be precise to avoid legal ambiguity. Our drafts include:
Scope of Services & Deliverables
A crystal-clear definition of what the consultant will provide (e.g., a marketing strategy, a financial audit, or technical advice) to ensure you get value for your money.
Consultancy Fees & Expenses
Details on the "Retainer Fee," "Success Fee," or hourly rates, along with a clear policy on the reimbursement of travel or out-of-pocket expenses.
Independent Contractor Status
A vital clause stating the consultant is NOT an employee, which exempts the company from providing benefits like EPF, ESI, or Gratuity
Intellectual Property (IP) Ownership
Ensures that all reports, strategies, and data created by the consultant during the project belong exclusively to your company.
Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation
Prevents the consultant from working with your direct competitors during the project or "stealing" your employees for their own firm.
Why Choose Vakalatexpert.in for Your Consultant Contracts?
Tax Compliance
We draft clauses that align with TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) requirements under the Income Tax Act for professional fees.
Protection from "Ghost Employees
Our agreements are designed to ensure the labor department does not misclassify your consultants as employees.
Tailored for Experts:
Whether you are hiring a Strategic Advisor, a Technical Consultant, or a Marketing Guru, we adjust the legal language to match the industry.
Result-Oriented Clauses
We help you include "Milestone-based Payments," so you only pay when specific results are delivered.
Exhaustive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An employee works under your direct control and receives benefits (PF, Leaves). A Consultant is an independent professional who uses their own tools/methods to achieve a result and is responsible for their own taxes and insurance
If the Consultant is GST-registered, they will charge GST on their invoice. If not, you may need to check reverse charge mechanisms or simply pay the gross amount as per the contract.
By default, the creator owns the IP. However, Vakalatexpert.in agreements always include an "Assignment of Rights" clause to ensure ownership is transferred to your company upon payment.
Not if we include a "Conflict of Interest" or "Exclusivity" clause. We can tailor this to allow or block them from working with specific rivals.
Our agreements include "Professional Liability" and "Indemnity" clauses, which hold the consultant accountable for negligence or errors in their professional judgment.
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Our Deliverables
Non-Disclosure & IP Assignment Annexures.
Milestone & Payment Schedule Template.
Affordable, confidential, and instant solutions for all your legal worries.