Fixed Price Legal Documents

Need a standard legal document quickly, without a full legal engagement? Our legal document templates are drafted by Australian lawyers, written in plain English and kept up to date with current legislation.

Every document is a fixed price, so you know the cost before you start. No hourly rates, no surprises. It is a straightforward legal document service for business owners who need the right paperwork done properly.

If you need something drafted specifically for your situation, our Partner Program or Legal-as-a-Service options cover custom legal documents for small business needs.

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Tell us which document you need, and we will come back with a fixed price and delivery time, usually the same business day. No hourly rates, no surprises, and a lawyer on the other end of the enquiry.

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Standard business terms

Master Services Terms

Managed Services Agreements

Non-disclosure agreements

Buy-sell agreements

Constitutions

Services Agreements

Shareholders' agreements

Partnership agreements

Services agreements

Privacy policy

Website terms of use and returns policy

Please note

These documents are generic so if you’re after a tailored option, our Partner Program Service or Legal-as-a-Service options may be what you’re after.

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Why Buy Legal Document Templates From DLC Legal?

Free templates found online are often written for other countries, out of date or missing the clauses that matter. A document drafted for US law will not protect you under Australian law.

Every DLC Legal template is:

  • Drafted by qualified Australian lawyers
  • Written in plain English your team can actually follow
  • Kept current with Australian legislation
  • Fixed price, delivered fast

And because we are a working law firm, not a template shop, you can upgrade to custom drafting or ongoing support whenever your business outgrows the standard version.

FAQs

  • What is included in a fixed price legal document service?

    The fixed price covers the complete document, ready to use. With DLC Legal, that means:

    • A template drafted by Australian lawyers for Australian law
    • Plain English drafting your team can follow without a legal dictionary
    • A version that reflects current legislation, not a document written years ago
    • A known cost upfront, with no hourly rates or add-on charges

    If you later want a lawyer to review your completed document, answer your questions in relation to the document, or adapt it to your circumstances, that is available as a separate agreed cost, so you are never charged for work you did not ask for.

  • How are DLC Legal’s documents different from free templates I can download online?

    The difference is who drafted them and for which legal system. Many free templates circulating online were written for the United States or the United Kingdom, and their clauses may be unenforceable or simply wrong under Australian law. Lawyer-drafted legal document templates are prepared by qualified practitioners, checked against current Australian legislation and written for the situations Australian businesses actually face. A free download can cost far more than a paid template the day something goes wrong.

  • When should a small business move from a template to a custom-drafted document?

    A template suits the standard situation: straightforward trading terms, a typical NDA, a conventional shareholding. Consider custom legal documents for small business circumstances such as:

    • Ownership structures involving trusts, multiple entities or staged buy-ins
    • Industry-specific risks, licensing or regulatory obligations
    • Commercial terms you have negotiated that differ from industry-standard positions
    • High-value contracts where the cost of getting it wrong outweighs the drafting fee

    If you are unsure which side of the line you fall on, a short conversation before you buy will settle it.

  • How should I manage my legal documents once they are signed?

    Good legal document management is simple but often neglected. Keep signed originals in one secure location, whether a locked file storage location or reputable cloud storage, and make sure more than one person in the business knows where they are and that you have them backed up. Record key dates such as renewal, expiry and notice periods somewhere they will actually be actioned. A well-drafted agreement protects nothing if it cannot be located and confirmed as current when a dispute starts.

  • Can I use Australian legal document templates with overseas customers or suppliers?

    Often, yes, but it depends on the document. Contracts can specify that Australian law governs the agreement, which many Australian businesses trading internationally prefer. However, enforcing an Australian contract against an overseas party has practical limits, and some documents, such as privacy policies, may need to address foreign regulations like the GDPR if you sell into Europe. If international trade is a significant part of your business, mention it in your enquiry so the right document is matched to how you operate.

  • How often should legal documents be reviewed or updated?

    Review your core documents whenever the law or your business changes materially, and otherwise every one to two years. Common triggers are new legislation, a change in ownership, new products or services, and expanding into online sales. Because our templates are maintained by practising lawyers, a refresh is usually a quick exercise rather than a rewrite.