Civil contracts in Spain: drafting and review
Before signing, the parties should clearly define the subject matter, price, deadlines, liability, termination and how performance will be evidenced.
Who it is for
- Parties to a private agreement before signing.
- Anyone who has received a draft from the other side.
- Parties wishing to amend an existing agreement.
Main requirements
- Define the subject matter and each party’s obligations.
- Set deadlines, amounts, payment mechanics and consequences of breach.
- Check mandatory rules applicable to the contract type.
Documents
- Draft contract and annexes.
- Communications and agreed commercial terms.
- Documents proving authority, ownership or other key circumstances.
How it works
- Collect objectives and agreed terms.
- Identify risks and ambiguous clauses.
- Draft or revise the document.
- Review the final version and core obligations.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a contract template from the internet?
It can be a starting point, but a generic template may miss mandatory rules, transaction-specific risks and the parties’ actual agreement.
Which clauses deserve particular attention?
Subject matter, price, payment, deadlines, termination, liability, notices and evidence of performance.
Official sources
Reviewed: 20/08/2026
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