Consulting agreement for advisors
Fees, confidentiality and IP handled safely.
Consultants with a formal agreement bill 28 % higher rates on average
Retainer relationships generate 3× more stable income than project work
A clearly defined scope reduces scope creep by 67 %
For consultants providing expert advice. Hourly, retainer or project fee — AI tailors the terms.
Legal context
A consulting agreement is an unnamed commercial contract under most EU legal systems. The consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee. eIDAS electronic signatures are fully valid.
Commercial Code Act 513/1991 § 269(2) — unnamed contract; eIDAS Art. 25(1)
Legal basis & glossaryWhen to use a Consulting agreement
- Before starting a paid advisory relationship
- When setting up a long-term retainer arrangement
- When a client needs regular advice without a defined deliverable
- For strategic advisory to investors or boards
What you get
- Hourly and project rate
- Retainer
- Confidentiality
- Ownership of deliverables
From idea to signature
Hourly and project rate
Retainer
Confidentiality
Frequently asked questions about Consulting agreement
Glossary
Key terms in e-signature and contract law — with links to definitions.
Typical roles
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