Services Agreement (Dienstvertrag, Germany) — 2026 template

Working English version. Where a German version is signed or required by law, that version prevails.

This Services Agreement (Dienstvertrag) is made on [Date] between [Client name], [Client address] (the "Client"), and [Provider name], [Provider address], tax number / VAT ID [Provider tax number or VAT ID] (the "Provider").

1. Subject Matter

1.1. The Provider shall perform the following services: [Description of services] (the "Services"). The Provider owes the diligent performance of the Services, not a specific result; the Services are a contract for services within the meaning of §§ 611 ff. BGB.

1.2. The Provider determines the manner, place and time of performance within the following framework: [Agreed place, availability or deadlines]. The Provider is not integrated into the Client's organisation and is not subject to instructions as to working time and place.

2. Term

2.1. The Agreement starts on [Start date] and is concluded [for an indefinite term / until End date].

2.2. If concluded for an indefinite term, either party may terminate it with the following notice: [Agreed notice period]. If no notice period is agreed, the statutory periods of § 621 BGB apply (for a monthly fee: no later than the 15th of a month to the end of that calendar month).

2.3. The right of either party to terminate for good cause without notice (§ 626 BGB) remains unaffected. Notice of termination for good cause must be given within two weeks after the terminating party learns of the relevant facts.

3. Fee and Payment

3.1. The Provider receives [Fee amount] EUR [per hour / per day / per month / as a lump sum], plus statutory VAT where applicable.

3.2. The fee is payable after the Services are performed; where it is calculated by periods, after the end of each period (§ 614 BGB). The Provider invoices [monthly / on completion] with a record of time spent. Invoices are payable within [Payment term in days] days of receipt.