Referral Agreement

A Referral Agreement is essential for a business that is receiving referrals of clients or customers from another business.

calendar_month

Last updated October 23, 2025

flag

Suitable for Australia

Referral Agreement

Create & Customise Legal Templates Online

legal documents graphic

What is a referral agreement?

A referral agreement is a contract between businesses where one party refers clients or customers to another in exchange for a fee or other benefit.
legal documents graphic

When should you use a referral agreement?

You should use a referral agreement when you want to formalise and clarify the terms for receiving client or customer referrals from another business.
legal documents graphic

What should be in a referral agreement?

A referral agreement should include details about referral methods, fees, privacy, restrictions, agency, terms, indemnity, and general provisions.
docs

Create unlimited legal documents and eSignatures for only $39/month.

Upgrade to a Lawpath legal plan to boost your new business.

View plans & pricing

How to create a legal document

  • check_circle

    Access the Document Library

  • check_circle

    Select the template that matches your needs

  • check_circle

    Customise by adding or removing clauses with assistance from Lawpath AI

  • check_circle

    Personalise with your headers, footers, logos, or additional text

  • check_circle

    Store all documents securely in your account for easy access

Start creating your first document

Frequently asked questions

Who is this agreement suitable for?

keyboard_arrow_up

What protections does this agreement provide?

keyboard_arrow_up

Are there any limitations for the referrer?

keyboard_arrow_up

Does this agreement comply with Australian privacy laws?

keyboard_arrow_up

How are referral fees managed?

keyboard_arrow_up

What are the key steps after signing?

keyboard_arrow_up

How quickly can this agreement be completed?

keyboard_arrow_up

View Sample Referral Agreement

Referral Agreement
risk level indicator at Low level

The Legal Risk Score of a Referral Agreement Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document allows the Business to unilaterally change the terms of the referral fee with minimal notice, which could potentially impact the financial expectations of the Referrer.
  • The agreement does not obligate the Business to accept any referred users, which may result in unpredictability in potential earnings for the Referrer.
  • The Referrer is restricted from using various common online promotional methods, which could limit their ability to effectively market and earn referral fees.

Meet Our Users

Articles about Referral Agreement

What is Referral Marketing?
By Sheza Shahid|Feb 22, 2024

What is Referral Marketing?

Referral marketing is a popular way for businesses to reach customers through recommendations and word of mouth. Find out more here.

Do I Need an ABN to Get Referral Commission?
By Paul Taylor|Dec 4, 2025

Do I Need an ABN to Get Referral Commission?

Whether you need an ABN to receive commission from referrals can depend on a broad number of factors. Read more what you need to know for finders fees here.

The Lawpath Blog
By 1476|

The Lawpath Blog

Stay up to date with legal concepts, tactics and strategies for your business

What are Affiliate Agreements?
By Daniel Fane|Feb 22, 2024

What are Affiliate Agreements?

Affiliate agreements offer a cost-effective opportunity for businesses to run online marketing campaigns. Here's what to consider when forming one.

How Does a Distribution Agreement Work?
By Vincent Appleton|Mar 15, 2019

How Does a Distribution Agreement Work?

Thinking about entering into a distribution agreement? Need help figuring out how it works? This article covers what you need to know.

Agency Relationships: What Are The Different Types?
By Michael Hoyle|May 24, 2024

Agency Relationships: What Are The Different Types?

Agency relationships involve an express (and sometimes implied) agreement where an agent will act in your best interests. There are three main types: ...

What is the Difference Between Deeds and Agreements?
By Angela Omari|Mar 15, 2022

What is the Difference Between Deeds and Agreements?

Interested in learning more about the differences between deeds and agreements? This blog will explain everything you need to know.

What Is a Sponsorship Agreement? (2025 Update)
By Dhruv Saggar|Jan 8, 2025

What Is a Sponsorship Agreement? (2025 Update)

Are you considering becoming a sponsor, or are you looking to be sponsored? Find out in this article what a sponsorship agreement is and why it's important.

What's A Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Company? (2025 Update)
By Justin Pasqualino|Jan 8, 2025

What's A Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Company? (2025 Update)

Multilevel Marketing (MLM) companies operate by paying a commission fee to those who sell their products. However, signing up to an MLM can be risky.

Looking for more documents?

Privacy Policy

A Privacy Policy outlines how your business will use, store and collect your customers' information. A Privacy Policy is required by law in certain circumstances.

Get document

Loan Agreement

This Loan Agreement can be used by lender when offering a loan to a Borrower.

Get document

Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual) allows you and another party to share confidential information while legally forbidding either party from disclosing that information to any other person or entity.

Get document

Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way) allows you and another party to share confidential information while legally forbidding the other party from disclosing that information to any other person or entity.

Get document

Business Sale Agreement

A Business Sale Agreement is used to clearly set out all relevant terms of the sale when selling or buying a business.

Get document

Shareholders Agreement

A Shareholders Agreement allows you to clarify the relationship between shareholders of your company.

Get document

Services Agreement (Pro-Supplier)

This Services Agreement (Pro-Supplier) sets out the relationship between you, the service provider, and the business receiving the services. This version of the Services Agreement is drafted in favour of the supplier from a commercial and legal perspective.

Get document

Discretionary Trust Deed

A Discretionary Trust Deed is used to establish a discretionary trust in any state or territory in Australia.

Get document

Browse all legal documents