Free Contract Templates for India
Free contract templates drafted for Indian law: NDAs, service and vendor contracts, employment, rent, partnership, loan, SaaS and DPDP agreements. Each one shows the key clauses, stamp duty, registration and whether it can be e-signed.
Business & commercial
Agreements you sign with customers, vendors and partners.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract in which one or both parties agree to keep shared business information confidential and use it only for an agreed purpose.
Service Agreement
A service agreement sets out the services one business will provide to another, the fees, timelines, quality standards and what happens if things go wrong.
Vendor (Supply) Agreement
A vendor or supply agreement sets the terms on which a supplier sells goods to a buyer: specifications, purchase orders, delivery, inspection, price, payment, warranties and lia…
Master Services Agreement (MSA)
A master services agreement (MSA) sets the legal terms for an ongoing relationship once, so each new project only needs a short statement of work (SOW).
Employment & HR
Hiring employees, consultants and freelancers.
Employment Agreement
An employment agreement records the terms on which a company hires an employee: role, salary, probation, working hours, leave, confidentiality, IP ownership and notice period.
Offer Letter
An offer letter is the employer's written offer of a job, setting out the role, joining date, compensation and key conditions such as background checks.
Consultancy Agreement
A consultancy agreement engages an independent professional or firm to advise or deliver work for a fee, without creating an employment relationship.
Freelancer Agreement
A freelancer agreement sets the terms for a one-off or short project with an independent freelancer — designers, writers, developers or video editors — covering deliverables, de…
Property & real estate
Renting homes and commercial premises.
Leave and Licence (Rent) Agreement
A leave and licence agreement lets a licensor allow a licensee to occupy residential premises for a fixed period and fee, without creating a tenancy interest in the property.
Commercial Lease Agreement
A commercial lease agreement grants a business the right to occupy office, retail or warehouse space for rent over a longer term, usually three to nine years with escalations an…
Startups & corporate
Founders, partners and early-stage arrangements.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) records the key terms two or more parties have agreed in principle before they sign a full contract.
Partnership Deed
A partnership deed is the written agreement between partners of a firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, covering capital, profit sharing, duties, drawings, admission and …
Founders' Agreement
A founders' agreement sets out how co-founders of an Indian startup share equity, vest their shares, divide roles, make decisions and handle a founder leaving.
Finance & lending
Loans and settlements between parties.
Loan Agreement
A loan agreement records the amount lent, interest, repayment schedule, security and what happens on default.
Settlement Agreement
A settlement agreement resolves a dispute on agreed terms — usually a payment in exchange for a release of claims and withdrawal of proceedings.
Technology & data
Software, SaaS and personal-data agreements.
SaaS Subscription Agreement
A SaaS subscription agreement sets the terms on which a customer accesses cloud software: subscription scope, fees, uptime commitments, data ownership, security, liability and r…
Software Development Agreement
A software development agreement governs custom development of an app, website or system: specifications, milestones, acceptance testing, fees, source-code ownership, warranties…
Data Processing Agreement (DPDP Act)
A data processing agreement (DPA) sets the rules a vendor must follow when processing personal data on your behalf under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: purp…
Frequently asked questions
Are these contract templates free to use?
Yes. You can copy or download any template and adapt it. They are general drafting aids, so have the final version reviewed by an advocate for your facts and state.
Do contracts in India need stamp paper?
Most agreements are chargeable to stamp duty under the stamp law of the state where they are signed. An unstamped agreement is not void, but it cannot be used as evidence until duty and penalty are paid. E-stamp paper is available online in many states.
Which contracts cannot be signed electronically in India?
The First Schedule to the Information Technology Act, 2000 excludes negotiable instruments other than cheques, powers of attorney, trusts, wills and contracts for the sale or conveyance of immovable property. Most commercial and employment contracts can be e-signed.
When does a contract need to be registered?
Under the Registration Act, 1908, documents such as leases of immovable property for more than a year must be registered. Some states also require registration of leave and licence agreements of any length.
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