Referral Agreement
A written document that formalises the terms under which a referral reward will be paid.
Definition
A referral agreement is a formal document (or set of agreed terms) that specifies: who qualifies as a referral, what action triggers the reward, how much the reward is, when it is paid, and any exclusions or expiry conditions. In professional settings, referral agreements protect both the referrer and the business.
Referral Agreement in the UAE
In UAE commercial practice, referral agreements are commonly used between businesses and professional introducers. For individual referrers on Listi.ae, the published listing terms (reward amount, pay conditions, exclusions) serve as the agreed terms of the referral arrangement. Reading these terms before referring is essential — they define exactly when and how much you get paid.
How It Works
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Business publishes clear referral terms on its Listi.ae listing.
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Referrer reads and accepts the terms before submitting a referral.
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The submission and acceptance of terms creates a documented record.
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Both parties have a reference point if any question about payment arises.
Example (Dubai)
A business setup consultancy's Listi.ae terms state: 'AED 600 reward for any individual referred by you who signs a company formation package within 90 days of introduction.' A referrer submits a client on Day 1; the client signs on Day 75 — the reward is payable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Listi.ae provide a formal referral agreement?
The published terms on each listing constitute the agreed terms of the referral. For large B2B referral arrangements, businesses and referrers may use separate written agreements drafted by a legal professional.
Related Terms
Referral Program
A structured system where a business pays individuals for introducing paying clients.
Referral Tracking
The process of recording, monitoring, and confirming referrals from submission to payment.
Finder's Fee (UAE)
A payment made to someone who finds a client, deal, or opportunity for a UAE business.
Referral Fee
A fixed AED payment made by a business to an individual who introduces a new client.