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Consulting/Freelance Service Agreement
Essential clauses for freelance and consulting contracts in Thailand — scope, payment terms, IP ownership, and tax withholding.
When to Use
When engaging freelancers or consultants in Thailand, or when working as a freelancer for Thai clients.
Key Clauses
Scope of Services
Detailed description of deliverables, timelines, and acceptance criteria. Include revision limits.
Payment Terms
Amount, currency, payment schedule (milestone-based recommended), invoicing procedure, and late payment penalties.
Intellectual Property Ownership
Clearly state who owns the work product. Typically: client owns deliverables upon full payment; consultant retains pre-existing IP.
Tax Withholding
Thai law requires 3% withholding tax on service payments. Specify whether quoted fees are before or after withholding.
Confidentiality
Mutual NDA covering client's business information and consultant's proprietary methods.
Termination
Either party can terminate with notice. Specify payment for work completed prior to termination.
Dispute Resolution
Specify mediation first, then arbitration or Thai court jurisdiction.
Warnings
A consulting arrangement that resembles employment may be reclassified by Thai courts — employer obligations would then apply.
Foreign consultants working in Thailand need a work permit even for short-term engagements.
3% withholding tax applies to all service payments — failure to withhold is the payer's liability.
Professional Legal Assistance
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