Most Common Business Contracts

Last updated: 2025-07-27

Every business needs to sign many different types of contracts to operate, ranging from employment agreements to commercial leases. Here's an overview of the most common types of business contracts you'll likely encounter.

Employee related contracts

  • Employment contract
  • Non-compete Agreement

Commercial and Vendor Contracts

  • Master Service Agreement
  • Purchase Agreement
  • Delivery Agreement
  • Lease Agreement
  • Sales Order
  • Insurance Policy
  • Service Agreement
  • Custodial Agreement
  • Credit Agreement
  • Brokerage Agreement 
  • Agency Agreement
  • Transportation Agreement
  • Electricity Supply Agreement
  • Gas Supply Agreement
  • Internet Service Agreement

Other contracts and agreements with customers

  • Investment Agreement
  • Commissioning Agreement
  • Commission Contract
  • NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
  • Joint Venture Agreement
  • Indemnity Agreement