Legal Binding Contract....

Hello! I am not only new to this awesome forum but also new to the concept of small business. I have a business in mind that I would like to pursue, but the biggest thing I can't find help on is an answer to my question on contracts:

How can I make a legal binding contract? Do I take a contract template and get it notarized or signed/registered through some legal institution? Or is ANY document that is signed by me and my client considered legal-binding? I'm just not sure about the legal part.

Thank you
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Re : Legal Binding Contract.

I would suggest speaking to a lawyer, but in general I believe that if you have both signed the contract document that makes it binding.

Re : Legal Binding Contract.

As Sasha suggests, probably best to speak to a lawyer to be sure as common sense is always the right answer with legal stuff!