Professional Consulting and Advisory
Agreements for chartered accountants, architects, legal consultants, tax consultants, company secretaries, and licensed professionals
Chartered Accountant Engagement Letter
Standard engagement letter for Indian Chartered Accountants (ICAI) covering audit, taxation, GST, bookkeeping, or advisory services, defining professional scope, client responsibilities, and fee arrangements.
Architect Design Service Agreement
Professional architectural consultancy agreement adhering to Council of Architecture (COA) standards, specifying architectural design stages, drawings, site visits, fee milestones, and intellectual property retention.
Interior Designer Service Agreement
Comprehensive interior design services agreement governing concept development, 3D renderings, material selection, procurement assistance, contractor supervision, and payment schedules.
Real Estate Agent Commission Agreement
RERA-compliant real estate brokerage and commission agreement between a property broker/agent and property owner or buyer, stipulating commission rates, exclusivity terms, and payment milestones.
Insurance Advisor Service Agreement
IRDAI-aligned insurance advisory agreement detailing policy analysis, portfolio recommendations, commission disclosure, client personal data protection, and claims assistance protocols.
Legal Consultant Retainer Agreement
Advocate and legal consultant retainer contract defining advisory scope, monthly retainer fees, court appearance billing, conflict-of-interest checks, and professional privilege under Bar Council of India norms.
Tax Consultant Engagement Agreement
Tax advisory and compliance engagement agreement specifying direct and indirect tax return filings, statutory representation, client document handover obligations, and liability boundaries.
Company Secretary Compliance Agreement
Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) engagement agreement governing MCA/ROC annual filings, secretarial audits, statutory register maintenance, and board meeting secretarial compliance.
Astrologer Consultation Agreement
Vedic astrology consultation contract establishing scope of birth chart reading, horoscope matching, session terms, fees, and standard legal disclaimers regarding astrological predictions.
Pandit Priest Religious Ceremony Agreement
Vedic ceremony agreement for Hindu religious rituals including Griha Pravesh, Satyanarayan Puja, marriage rites, or Havans, specifying samagri responsibilities, dakshina, and muhurat timing.
Surveyor Land Measurement Agreement
Land survey and property demarcation contract covering boundary identification, topographic mapping, DGPS/ETS measurements, contour mapping, and CAD survey drawing delivery.
Vastu Consultant Service Agreement
Vastu Shastra consultancy contract covering site energy evaluation, directional orientation analysis, non-destructive Vastu remedies, layout recommendations, and formal report submission.
Financial Planner Advisory Agreement
SEBI-compliant investment advisory agreement defining client risk assessment, financial asset allocation, retirement and tax planning, fee structures, and strict conflict-of-interest disclosures.
Property Management Service Agreement
Comprehensive property management contract empowering manager to handle tenant screening, rent collection, routine repair dispatch, society liaison, and periodic property inspections on behalf of owner.
Immigration Consultant Service Agreement
Visa and immigration consultancy agreement detailing document verification, visa application filing assistance, sovereign embassy disclaimer, transparent fees, and strict anti-fraud clauses.
Professional Consulting and Advisory Engagements in India
Professional consulting agreements in India formalize retainer and project-based advisory relationships for licensed practitioners (CAs, Architects, Legal Consultants, Management Advisors). They comply with professional council codes (ICAI, Council of Architecture, Bar Council) while defining scope of representation, liability caps, and hourly/monthly retainer billings.
Applicable Indian Statutes & Legal Precedents
Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 & ICAI Standards
Mandates formal engagement letters under SA 210 detailing management responsibilities and statutory auditor independence.
Architects Act, 1972 & Council of Architecture Rules
Governs professional conduct, scale of architectural fees, and copyright ownership over design drawings.
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Regulates independent advisory covenants, limitation of liability, and indemnification against third-party claims.
Stamp Paper Valuation Guidelines
Professional retainer agreements are executed on Rs 100 to Rs 500 stamp paper or on firm professional letterheads.
Mandatory Steps for Legal Validity
- 01Engagement Scope & Deliverables: Detail whether engagement covers statutory audits, tax filings, architectural blueprints, or strategic advisory.
- 02Retainer & Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Define fixed monthly retainer, hourly overage rates, and reimbursement for official government filing fees and travel.
- 03Limitation of Liability: Cap professional advisory liability to the total fees received during the preceding 6 or 12 months.