Self-complete template. You get an editable Word template, plain-English guidance notes and a completion checklist, emailed to you after payment is confirmed. Written for use in Ireland.
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Business terms of trade or a client agreement in Ireland set the rules for how you work with customers and get paid. Running a business without written terms of trade is a common cause of unpaid invoices and disputed work scope. This template pack provides custom terms covering payment, late-payment interest, retention of title, limitation of liability and GDPR-compliant data protection clauses.
This is a self-complete template: you complete it yourself using the guidance notes. The price is set, with no billable hours and no surprise invoices, and the service is fully online, so there is no need to travel to an office.
What’s included
- Editable Word template written for use in Ireland
- Plain-English guidance notes explaining each section
- Completion checklist
- Delivered by email after payment — you fill it in yourself
Not included: legal advice, tailoring, review, witnessing or filing.
Who this is for
- Service businesses without written client terms
- Suppliers of goods to trade customers
- Businesses with recurring late payment
- Businesses updating old terms
How it works
- Pay the price shown on this page by card.
- The template, guidance notes and checklist are emailed to you.
- Complete the template yourself using the guidance notes.
- If you want your completed document checked, ask a solicitor of your choice — you can find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Frequently asked questions
How much do terms of trade cost in Ireland?
The price of this self-complete template is shown at the top of this page. You pay once and there are no further charges from us. The price covers the template and guidance notes only — it does not include legal advice or review by a solicitor.
Can I charge interest on late payments?
Businesses can generally claim statutory interest on late commercial payments, and terms can set payment periods and interest.
What is retention of title?
A clause keeping ownership of goods with the supplier until paid, which can help if the customer fails to pay.
For more on business contracts and running a company in Ireland, see our Business Legal Advice hub.
