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Need an extra pair of hands in your business, without taking on additional staff? Engaging the services of a consultant may be the answer. A consultant can plug the gap in the skills of your current employees, or act as an extra pair of hands during particularly busy periods.

A consultancy agreement is a contract between your company and an independent contractor (a self-employed individual) for the provision of services.

The important characteristic of a consultancy arrangement is that it does not create an employment relationship.

The consultancy agreement will clarify important issues such as:

• Scope of the consultant’s role and responsibilities
• Payment terms
• Duration of the engagement
• Treatment of your confidential information
• Expected deliverables or time commitment

With a consultancy agreement in place, both parties have a clear understanding of their business relationship from the outset.

This service is for drafting a consultancy agreement between a company and an individual self-employed person. If the consultant is providing their services via an incorporated Personal Service Company, please use the service for Drafting a Consultancy Agreement with a Personal Service Company.

If you have received a consultancy agreement which you would like a lawyer to review before you sign, please see our service for reviewing documents. Or if you’d like a lawyer to review your existing consultancy agreements to advise on their effectiveness, please consult the service for reviewing documents.