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Bookkeeping services agreement

A bookkeeper keeping a small business’s books.

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What you fill in

  • Client name
  • Bookkeeper name
  • Amount
  • Three years
  • 30
  • 10

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Bookkeeping Services Agreement

This Bookkeeping Services Agreement is made between [Client name] (the "Client") and [Bookkeeper name] (the "Bookkeeper") as of the date of the last signature below.

1. Services

The Bookkeeper will: [record transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare monthly reports, run payroll].

2. Client responsibilities

The Client will provide complete and accurate records on time and remains responsible for its financial decisions and tax filings. The Bookkeeper does not audit the records or give legal advice.

3. Fee

The Client will pay [amount] per month.

4. Independent contractor

The Bookkeeper is an independent contractor, not an employee, partner or agent of the Client, and is responsible for its own taxes, insurance, tools and workers.

5. Confidentiality

Each party will keep the other's non-public information confidential, use it only for this agreement, and return or destroy it on request. This duty continues for [three years] after this agreement ends.

6. Standard of work

The work will be done with reasonable skill and care, by suitably qualified people, and in line with applicable law.

7. Liability

Each party's total liability under this agreement is limited to the amounts paid or payable under it, and neither party is liable for indirect or consequential loss. Nothing here limits liability that cannot be limited by law.

8. Ending this agreement

Either party may end this agreement on [30] days' written notice, or immediately if the other materially breaches it and does not fix the breach within [10] days of notice. Amounts due for work done up to the end date remain payable.

9. General

This agreement is governed by the laws of [state]. It is the entire agreement between the parties on its subject and may be changed only in writing signed by both. It may be signed electronically and in counterparts.

Client
Signature, name and date
Bookkeeper
Signature, name and date

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