A clear, properly stamped and, where required, registered document prevents many disputes. Contracts should record what the parties have actually agreed, allocate risks sensibly and provide a workable way to resolve disagreements.
We draft and review agreements for individuals and businesses, and advise on stamp duty and registration requirements in Gujarat.
What this covers
- Service and supply agreements
- Agreements to sell and sale deeds
- Rent and leave and licence agreements
- Partnership deeds and LLP agreements
- Employment and consultancy agreements
- Settlement agreements and memoranda of understanding
- Legal notices and replies
How the process generally works
- Understand the arrangement
We discuss the commercial terms, risks and what each party expects.
- Draft or review
We prepare a draft or mark up the other side's document with explanations.
- Execution
We advise on stamp duty, signing, witnesses, notarisation and registration where required.
Relevant law
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958
- Registration Act, 1908
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
Common questions
Does every agreement need to be registered?
No. Registration is compulsory only for certain documents, such as many instruments affecting immovable property and leases for more than a year. Most commercial contracts need proper stamping but not registration.