Consultant or retainer letter

Consultant or retainer letter

[Company letterhead]

Date: [date]

To: [Consultant name / firm]

Subject: Engagement as consultant

1. Scope of work: [description of services and deliverables].
2. Term: [start date] to [end date], renewable in writing.
3. Fee: INR [amount] a [month / project], plus applicable taxes, payable within [number] days of a valid invoice. Tax will be deducted at source where the law requires.
4. Independent status: You work as an independent consultant. This letter does not create an employment relationship, and you are responsible for your own taxes and insurance.
5. Confidentiality and ownership: Work product created for us belongs to [Company name]. You will keep our information confidential.
6. Termination: By either side with [number] days' written notice.

For [Company name]
[Name], [Title]

Agreed.
[Consultant name]   Date: ____________

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