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Consultant Agreement Template — India's Most Comprehensive Independent Contractor Agreement
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Consultant Agreement Template
For Indian Businesses Engaging Independent Consultants
Version 1.0 — June 2026
- Clearly defines independent contractor status — prevents misclassification risks under Indian labour laws
- Protects your company's IP — ensures all work created by the consultant belongs to you
- Compliance with TDS requirements — covers tax deduction at source (TDS) obligations under the Income Tax Act, 1961
- Essential for every business engaging consultants, freelancers, or contractors
Independent Contractor Status: The Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee. The Consultant shall not be entitled to PF, ESI, or any other employee benefits.
IP Ownership: All intellectual property created by the Consultant during the engagement shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Client. The Consultant waives all moral rights.
TDS Compliance: The Client shall deduct tax at source (TDS) at the applicable rates under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
🔒 The full document includes detailed scope of work, payment terms, IP assignment, confidentiality obligations, independent contractor status, and TDS compliance provisions.
- Businesses engaging consultants or freelancers
- Companies hiring independent contractors
- Startups working with external experts
- Any engagement where services are provided by a non-employee
- Replace legal advice from a qualified lawyer
- Guarantee enforceability in all situations
- Create an attorney-client relationship
- Save ₹20,000–₹40,000 — this would cost 3-5x if drafted by a lawyer
- Save 2-3 weeks — lawyers take days to draft this
- Legally compliant — covers TDS, independent contractor status, and IP protection
- Protect your IP — ensures work product belongs to your company
- Prevent misclassification — clear independent contractor status
- Customization Manual included — you can tailor it yourself
- Risk Alert Checklist — avoid the 7 most common mistakes
- Instant download — pay, get it immediately
- ✅ Full Word document (12 Clauses + 2 Schedules)
- ✅ Customization Manual
- ✅ Risk Alert Checklist
- ✅ 1 round of email support
- ✅ Everything in Template Only
- ✅ We customize it for your specific engagement
- ✅ Tailored to your industry and consultant relationship
- ✅ Delivered within 2 business days
— Founder, Delhi-based Design Studio
Protect your business and your consultants.
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