Contract templates for small businesses

The agreements small businesses use most, with the rules that change from state to state. Start from a free template, or have Initialed draft one for your exact situation.

• Independent Contractor Agreement

  Sets the terms for hiring a freelancer or contractor — scope, pay, deadlines, who owns the work — while keeping the relationship a genuine contractor one, not employment.

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• Non-Compete Agreement

  Restricts an employee, contractor or seller from competing with your business for a set time and area — where the state allows it at all.

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• Employment Offer Letter

  Puts a job offer in writing — role, pay, start date, at-will status and conditions — with the notices your state requires.

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• Residential Lease Agreement

  Rents a home or apartment to a tenant — rent, deposit, term, rules and the disclosures your state requires landlords to make.

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• LLC Operating Agreement

  Sets the rules for how your LLC is owned and run — ownership split, management, profits, votes and what happens when a member leaves — instead of your state's default rules.

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• Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

  Lets two businesses share confidential information — for a deal, partnership or pitch — while each promises to protect what the other discloses.

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• Master Services Agreement

  The umbrella contract for an ongoing client or vendor relationship — liability, IP, payment and termination are agreed once, and each project is added by a statement of work.

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• Statement of Work

  Defines one project under a services agreement — scope, deliverables, milestones, acceptance and price — so both sides agree on exactly what “done” means.

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• Consulting Agreement

  Engages an advisor or consultant for expertise — scope, fees, confidentiality and who owns the advice and work product.

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