Consulting Agreement
Updated 17 October 2025
This Consulting Agreement template outlines the terms for services provided by a consultant to a client. It details the consulting fees, including any retainer or deposit, and specifies how expenses will be reimbursed. This basic agreement is suitable for defining the scope and financial aspects of a consulting engagement.
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This agreement is being made between [consultant] and [client] on [date], to cover consulting services as described below:
The consulting fee for the services described is [amount]. Consultant has been paid a retainer or deposit of [amount], with [amount] due upon completion.
Expenses will be reimbursed as follows:
CONSULTANT: [name] DATE: [date]
CLIENT::f[client] DATE::f[date]
About this template
What is this template?
Consulting Agreement is a free, ready-to-use Commercial law template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Commercial law template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Commercial law usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.