Document background
The Service Fee Contract is a fundamental document used in Swiss business practice to establish and regulate professional service relationships between service providers and clients. This contract type is essential when engaging external service providers, consultants, or professional firms for specific services in exchange for agreed compensation. Under Swiss law, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), such agreements must clearly define the scope of services, payment terms, and parties' obligations. The document is commonly used across various industries and can be adapted for both simple and complex service arrangements. It includes critical provisions for service quality, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and liability, while ensuring compliance with Swiss legal requirements, including VAT regulations and data protection laws where applicable. The Service Fee Contract serves as a comprehensive framework for managing service relationships while providing legal certainty and protection for all parties involved.
