To fully understand the various contracts that could be essential to your business and its future success, we suggest contacting a business contract attorney for a consultation. An experienced business attorney will know what contracts are needed, and how to properly prepare them for you with a high degree of quality and timeliness. With a high level of service and at affordable prices, we can provide you with the right contracts for your business.
Common Business Contracts
- Employment Agreement
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- Operating Agreement
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Agreement to Sell Business
- Secured Promissory Note
- Unsecured Promissory Note
- Client Engagement Contract
- Property or Equipment Lease
- Settlement Agreement
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Any successful foundation of a business starts with clear and binding contracts, both with employees as well as the property itself. While there are elements that are common between most contracts, there are some contracts addressing different business and property scenarios that you might use more than others. For example, a small business might deal with employment contracts, purchase orders, and non-compete disclosures on a more frequent basis than other contracts. Similarly, there are different contracts and disclosures you might need when writing up real estate contracts and dealing with deeds. These contracts can fall under a lease, a purchase, or rental of a commercial or residential property, all of which have their own nuances and requirements.
Do I really need a written contract, or is a verbal agreement acceptable?
While verbal agreements can be legally enforceable in some situations, they’re extremely difficult to prove when disputes arise—and certain contracts (like those involving real estate or agreements that can’t be completed within a year) must be in writing under Arizona law. A written contract protects both parties by clearly defining expectations, payment terms, and what happens if something goes wrong.
What’s an Operating Agreement and why does my LLC need one?
An operating agreement is an internal document that governs how your LLC is run—it covers ownership percentages, how profits and losses are divided, decision-making authority, and what happens if a member wants to leave or passes away. Even single-member LLCs should have one, as it reinforces your liability protection and prevents Arizona’s default LLC rules from controlling your business.
What should every Independent Contractor agreement include?
At minimum, your agreement should cover the scope of work, compensation and payment terms, timeline, who owns the work product, confidentiality obligations, and how either party can terminate the relationship. It should also clearly establish that the worker is an independent contractor (not an employee) and include an indemnification clause to protect your business from liability.
My customer wants to change the scope of work – how do I handle that?
Never rely on a verbal agreement to modify the original contract—put all scope changes in writing through a change order or contract amendment that specifies the new work, any price adjustments, and the revised timeline. This protects you from disputes later about what was included in the original price and ensures you get paid for the additional work.
Can I use AI or a template I found online for my contract?
You can, but proceed with caution. Generic templates often lack Arizona-specific provisions, miss important protections for your particular industry, or include unenforceable terms. Having an attorney review or customize a template is usually far less expensive than dealing with a dispute that arises because your contract had gaps or ambiguities. We see sub-par contracts all the time, generated by AI, that lack specific terms to your industry, they lack state-specific clauses, and are poorly written.