How is a consulting agreement different from a contractor agreement?

They overlap heavily and are often the same document. A consulting agreement tends to emphasize advisory services, scope, and confidentiality, while a contractor agreement leans toward defined deliverables and work-for-hire IP. This template covers services and scope, fees, term, and confidentiality. Pick whichever framing matches your engagement — the substance matters more than the title.

Does signing here make the agreement legally binding?

AttachKit fills and signs the PDF; it does not give legal advice or guarantee any particular legal effect. Whether an agreement is enforceable depends on your state's law and the deal itself. This is a general starter template — have a lawyer review anything high-stakes.

What about worker classification and taxes?

The template states that the consultant is an independent contractor responsible for their own taxes, but classification rules are state-specific and misclassification carries penalties. Verify your state's rules and, if the client needs to issue a 1099, expect them to request a W-9 — you can fill one via /fill/w-9.

Can the client fill in and sign their part too?

Yes. Only the consultant block auto-fills from your profile; the client, services, fees, and term fields stay open for either side to complete. Signature and date lines are drawn lines, so you can sign in the browser or print and sign by hand.

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A consulting agreement sets out the terms between a consultant and a client: the advisory services and scope, the fees and payment terms, the term and how either side can end it, and confidentiality. AttachKit fills your consultant details from your saved profile and lets you sign in the browser — the PDF never leaves your device. It fills the form for you; it does not submit or file anything.

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Who needs it: Independent consultants and advisors taking on client work, and clients engaging a consultant on a project or retainer. Useful whenever you want scope, fees, term, and confidentiality written down before the work starts.

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General information, not legal or tax advice

This page is general information about a commonly-used document. State and local law varies — for advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. AttachKit fills the PDF; you're responsible for whether the contents are right for your case.

How is a consulting agreement different from a contractor agreement?: They overlap heavily and are often the same document. A consulting agreement tends to emphasize advisory services, scope, and confidentiality, while a contractor agreement leans toward defined deliverables and work-for-hire IP. This template covers services and scope, fees, term, and confidentiality. Pick whichever framing matches your engagement — the substance matters more than the title.
Does signing here make the agreement legally binding?: AttachKit fills and signs the PDF; it does not give legal advice or guarantee any particular legal effect. Whether an agreement is enforceable depends on your state's law and the deal itself. This is a general starter template — have a lawyer review anything high-stakes.
What about worker classification and taxes?: The template states that the consultant is an independent contractor responsible for their own taxes, but classification rules are state-specific and misclassification carries penalties. Verify your state's rules and, if the client needs to issue a 1099, expect them to request a W-9 — you can fill one via /fill/w-9.
Can the client fill in and sign their part too?: Yes. Only the consultant block auto-fills from your profile; the client, services, fees, and term fields stay open for either side to complete. Signature and date lines are drawn lines, so you can sign in the browser or print and sign by hand.

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