Document background
The Hourly Retainer Agreement is essential for businesses and professionals in the Netherlands who wish to establish a continuing professional services relationship with regular, pre-arranged payment terms. This document type is particularly valuable when services are needed on an ongoing basis but with varying intensity or frequency. The agreement combines the flexibility of hourly billing with the security of a retainer arrangement, making it suitable for professional services providers such as consultants, lawyers, accountants, and other advisors operating under Dutch law. It includes comprehensive provisions for service scope, payment terms, obligations of both parties, and compliance with Dutch regulatory requirements. The document is structured to accommodate both business-to-business and business-to-consumer relationships, with appropriate provisions for each scenario under Dutch contract law.
