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Partnership Contract

Free-Worker-706039 · 06/16/2014

Hi guys, I am planning to work with another freelancer on a specific project, and I am wondering whether I should draw up a partnership contract? Does anyone else have any experience with this? Is there anywhere I can find a partnership contract template to tailor or somewhere I can get a contract drawn up from without having to spend a small fortune? Thanks!

Free-Worker-706039

16 June 2014 12:16

Hi guys,

I am planning to work with another freelancer on a specific project, and I am wondering whether I should draw up a partnership contract? Does anyone else have any experience with this?

Is there anywhere I can find a partnership contract template to tailor or somewhere I can get a contract drawn up from without having to spend a small fortune?

Thanks!

threelancer 17 June 2014 07:49

Depends how formal this is or is it a one-off / long term? If it is a one off then I would just do a DIY one sheet outling the key parameters - who does what, client interaction, timescales, managing payments etc. If its longer term you many need something more formal. Ho well do you know this other person ?
Free-Worker-706039 18 June 2014 08:53

It's a one-off project which is expected to last 3 months. I met this freelancer on another project and worked alongside them for nearly 6 months - seemed to be genuine and reliable so perhaps a DIY one will be fine in this instance? Thanks 🙂
Opus 20 June 2014 08:23

I'd have thought the more informal route would do the job. You can have something more formal created but unless you're prepared to be going to the trouble of taking each other to court (should it all fall apart), it really wouldn't make much difference

Opus Creative Design Ltd
RexWrite 17 July 2014 09:00

I agree with Opus, I don't think in this case it would make much difference whether you have a DIY contract or not, but if you feel more comfortable having it written down it should be easy enough to do
Free-Worker-706039 23 July 2014 07:41

Thanks all. I did end up putting together a simple one page partnership contract from some free templates I found online just outlining the basics - responsibilities, finances etc. My partner on the project had no issue signing it and in fact said that they had been wondering whether they should do the same!