External Consultant Contract Template for Saudi Arabia

1. Immigration and Work Permits: Required for foreign consultants, covering visa obligations and local sponsor requirements

2. Non-Competition: Restrictions on competing activities, used when consultant will have access to sensitive market information

3. Insurance: Detailed insurance requirements, particularly relevant for high-risk consulting activities

4. Data Protection: Specific data handling and protection requirements, essential when personal data processing is involved

5. Service Levels: Specific performance metrics and standards, useful for long-term or complex consulting arrangements

6. Change Control: Process for managing changes to scope or services, important for complex or long-term projects

7. Shariah Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with Islamic law principles, if required by the nature of services

8. Localization Requirements: Provisions related to Saudi Arabia's localization policies, relevant for certain sector-specific consulting

1. Schedule 1 - Scope of Services: Detailed breakdown of consulting services, deliverables, and specific requirements

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed fee structure, payment milestones, and expense categories

3. Schedule 3 - Key Personnel: List of key consultant personnel assigned to the project and their qualifications

4. Schedule 4 - Service Levels: Specific performance metrics and measurement criteria

5. Schedule 5 - Client Materials: List of materials, information, and resources to be provided by the Client

6. Appendix A - Compliance Requirements: Specific regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to the consulting services

7. Appendix B - Required Reports: Format and content requirements for progress reports and deliverables

8. Appendix C - Security Requirements: IT, physical, and data security requirements for the engagement