Consulting Contract Forms

Clarify the terms on which you will review a product for a client with this template Independent Product Review Engagement Letter.

• The consultant will not review any illegal or infringing products.
• The client must provide the product, all related documentation, and technical data with respect to the product.
• The report may not be reprinted in whole or in part without the consultant's permission.
• The consultant is not liable for any losses or damages suffered as a result of the report or the client's use of it.
• This is a generic letter template which is not country-specific and can be used anywhere.
• Available in MS Word format.

Clarify the terms for a computer consulting services contract by setting them out in a Letter of Intent.

• Services. The consultant will provide the agreed-upon computer consulting, purchasing and website design and development services to the client.
• Exclusive Retainer. The retainer is understood to be exclusive. The client will agree not to hire any other consultant to provide the services during the term of any signed contract between the parties.
• Compensation. The client will pay the consultant an hourly rate plus allowable expenses.
• COD Charges. The client will prepay or pay COD charges on purchases made through direct source distributors.
• Generic Form. The Letter of Intent for Computer Consulting Services is a generic template form that can be used in any country.

Both sides to a contract can mutually cancel (rescind) an agreement with this free Mutual Rescission form.

• After the form is signed, neither party will have any rights or duties under the contract that they have now dissolved.
• Download the free form, fill in the details, print and sign.
• This is a generic form that can be used anywhere.

Give notice to a party who has defaulted in its contractual obligations to you with this Notice of Breach of Contract.

• The notice sets out the details of the defaulting party's breach, and requests that the breach be remedied by a certain date.
• If the breach is not remedied in the time provided, the defaulting party is notified that you intend to pursue your legal remedies, including commencing legal action.

Retain the services of a software consultant for your business under the terms of this Software Consulting Agreement.

• The consultant will provide price protection to the client.
• The consultant will appoint an account representative to manage the client's account. The client has the right to terminate the agreement if the appointed representative ceases to work for the consultant.
• Procedures for installation and testing of the software developed for the client.
• The consultant agrees not to recruit any of the client's personnel.
• The client has a right to injunctive relief if the consultant breaches the agreement.
• This is a downloadable legal form which does not contain references to specific legislation and can be used anywhere.
• You can customize it to match your particular contract requirements.

Retain a technical expert to act as an advisor to a company with this Technical Advisor Services Agreement.

• The expert will provide business, financial, technical, and scientific advice to the company.
• The expert will be compensated with stock options and reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the performance of his or her duties.
• The expert agrees to keep all proprietary information of the company confidential, and not to disclose or use any of it except as required in the performance of his or her duties.
• This Technical Advisory Services Agreement template is available in Microsoft Word format and is fully customizable to meet your needs.

Retain an outside consultant as an independent contractor under the terms of this downloadable template agreement for Canadian businesses.

What is the purpose of this Independent Contractor Agreement?

The purpose of this Canadian Independent Contractor Agreement template is to retain the services of a consultant for a business, without hiring them as an employee.

This contract is written in favour of the client, including with respect to retaining ownership of all intellectual property rights in any deliverables produced by the consultant.

This template can be used for a fixed term contract or a contract that terminates when the specified services and milestones are completed.

What are the key provisions of this document?

The Consultant Independent Contractor Agreement template contains comprehensive provisions, including:

• The consultant must comply with all of the client's policies and procedures.
• The contract is non-exclusive, and the consultant may provide services to other clients.
• The consultant is an independent contractor, and not an employee.
• The consultant is responsible for all of their own payroll deductions and remittances.
• Intellectual property rights for products of the services remain with the client.
• Waiver of moral rights by consultant.
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure.
• Consultant agrees not to solicit the client's personnel.
• Indemnification provisions.
• Termination procedure and survival of certain provisions.

The Agreement also contains flexible options for invoicing and payment of the consultant's fees, so you can choose the one that fits your circumstances.

Who would use this document template?

This Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant can be used by any Canadian company that wants to contract for certain services, rather than hire a permanent employee to provide those services.

The types of services that are often contracted out include:

Why should I buy this Consulting Services Independent Contractor template?

• Can be used by any size of business for a variety of service types
• Written specifically to comply with Canadian employment standards and tax laws
• Reusable template — buy once, use as often as needed
• Fully editable MS Word file
• Can be used across Canada — a French-language version may be required in certain provinces
• Comprehensive legal document form prepared and reviewed by humans, for humans
• No subscription necessary, no additional license or usage fees

Additional Resources

• CRA Rules to determine Employee or Self-Employed (independent contractor)
• Hiring contractors instead of employees in Canada
• Is your contractor really an employee?

DOCUMENT DETAILS

Document Name: Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant | Canada
Jurisdiction: Canada
Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Pages: 12, including schedules
Editable: Yes
Reusable: Unlimited business use
Instant Download: Yes