Commission-Based Client Referral Partner

Freelancer Commission Brief

Role: Freelance Sales / Client Referral Partner
Engagement type: Independent freelancer (not an employee)

1. Purpose

The freelancer will bring new clients or customers to [Company/Your Name] and earn a commission on each person who signs up and completes the work or purchase.

2. Responsibilities
Find and introduce genuine prospects (people interested in [service/product]).
Share accurate information only, with no false promises or misleading claims.
Pass lead details (name, contact, requirement) to [your name/contact] promptly.
Support the lead until the deal is closed, if needed.
3. What counts as a valid referral

A referral is valid when:

The person is new (not already in our database or contacted by us).
The freelancer shares their details before the deal starts.
The person agrees to the work and makes payment.
4. Commission structure
Item Commission
Per client brought and work completed- 10% (INDIAN) 20%(FOREIGN)
Repeat work from the same client (within [3/6] months) 5%

5. Payment terms
Commission is paid only after the client’s work is fully completed and payment is received from the client.
Payment is made within [7/15] days of receiving the client’s payment.
Payment method: [bank transfer / UPI /].
No commission is paid on cancelled, refunded, or unpaid deals.
6. Tracking
The freelancer sends each referral by [WhatsApp/email/form] with the client’s name and number.
Each referral is recorded in a shared sheet, and a monthly statement of earnings is shared.
7. Conduct and confidentiality
Do not share company or client information with others.
Do not collect money directly from clients on behalf of the company unless agreed in writing.
Do not represent yourself as a company employee.
8. Termination

Either party may end the agreement with [7] days’ notice. Commission on work already completed and paid for remains payable.