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Service agreement between companies

A service agreement (uppdragsavtal) describes what one company will deliver to another and what applies if something goes wrong. We write the agreement to fit the job, whether you are carrying it out or buying it.

A woman reading an agreement at a table overlooking the river

Who it is for

For companies that carry out a job for another company, and for companies that buy one in. It might be an agency building a website, a cleaning company, a haulier or an IT supplier looking after a client's systems.

The term service agreement is used broadly for agreements where someone performs a service in return for payment. If you are hiring a consultant to work in your business, often paid by the hour, a consultancy agreement is a better fit.

How we help you

We go through what is to be delivered, when it should be ready and what it costs. Then we write the agreement with the terms the job needs. A service agreement usually covers:

  • what is included in the job and what is not
  • the timetable and how the delivery is approved
  • price, invoicing and payment terms
  • how changes and additional work are ordered and paid for
  • what applies if the delivery is late or has defects
  • liability and whether it should be limited
  • confidentiality, who owns the result and how the agreement is terminated
  • how a dispute should be resolved

We do not use templates. A template does not know what is included in your particular price or what counts as extra work, and those are the questions the agreement needs to answer if you later disagree. We write the agreement for your job and explain every term in plain language.

The dispute clause is worth thinking through before you sign. If it says that disputes are to be settled by arbitration (skiljeförfarande), a court may not hear the dispute if the other party objects. We explain what that choice means for you.

Payment between companies

Payment terms.A service between companies must be paid for no later than 30 days after the supplier has requested payment. A term allowing a longer payment period only applies if the supplier has expressly agreed to it.
Late payment interest.A term saying that the customer will not pay late payment interest under the Interest Act (räntelagen) does not apply against the supplier when both parties are companies.
Unfair terms.A court can adjust or disregard a contract term that is unfair. This is assessed afterwards, so the terms need to be reasonable from the start.

What is included

5 items
  • A review of the job with you
  • A service agreement tailored to the delivery
  • Terms for payment, changes and additional work
  • Liability, defects in the delivery and termination
  • The agreement in digital form, ready to sign

What is not included

3 items
  • Negotiating with the other party
  • Reviewing the other party's own agreementThat is our Contract review service.
  • An agreement for a hired consultantA consultancy agreement is a better fit.

What you need to have ready

4 items
  • Name and company registration number (organisationsnummer) for both parties
  • What is to be delivered and when
  • The price and how it will be invoiced
  • Any quote or emails about the job, if you have them

Good to know

We write the agreement under Swedish law. If the other party is a foreign company, we first assess whether we can take on the job. If the job has already been carried out and you disagree about it, get in touch and we will tell you whether we can help.

How it works

  1. 1Send an enquiry. Use the form to tell us what the job is about and which side you are on.
  2. 2Get a quote. We normally get back to you within one working day and tell you what is included and what it costs.
  3. 3We write the agreement. Once you have accepted the quote, we go through the job with you and write the agreement.
  4. 4You receive the agreement. Digitally or at the office, ready to sign with the other party.

Frequently asked questions

What is a service agreement?
An agreement where one company performs a service for another in return for payment. It describes what is to be done, what it costs and what applies if something goes wrong.
What is the difference between a service agreement and a consultancy agreement?
A service agreement is used where one company delivers a job. We use a consultancy agreement when a consultant is hired to work in the client's business, often paid by the hour.
Do you have a service agreement template?
No. A template does not know what is included in your price or how changes should be handled. We write the agreement to fit the job, and you get a quote before we start.
How long a payment period can we agree on?
Between companies, a service must be paid for no later than 30 days after the supplier has requested payment. A longer payment period only applies if the supplier has expressly agreed to it.
Can you write the agreement after the job has already started?
Yes. We put in writing what you have already agreed and add whatever is missing.
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Send an enquiry

Tell us briefly about your matter and we will normally get back to you within one working day with a quote before we start.

  • The enquiry and quote are free
  • You only pay once you have accepted the quote
  • Meetings at the office or online

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Sources (4)

  1. Interest Act (Räntelag 1975:635), amended up to SFS 2013:55, section 2 a (payment terms between businesses)
  2. Interest Act (Räntelag 1975:635), amended up to SFS 2013:55, section 4 a (terms excluding late payment interest between businesses)
  3. Contracts Act (Lag 1915:218 om avtal och andra rättshandlingar på förmögenhetsrättens område), amended up to SFS 1994:1513, section 36 (unfair contract terms)
  4. Arbitration Act (Lag 1999:116 om skiljeförfarande), amended up to SFS 2018:1954, sections 1 and 4 (arbitration agreements and court proceedings)

The information was checked against the sources on 28 October 2026.