What is a non-solicitation agreement?
It is a contract that stops someone, usually a former employee, contractor, or business partner, from approaching a Singapore business's employees or clients for their own benefit.
Employment & HR
Non-Solicitation Agreement
Generate a non-solicitation agreement that restricts poaching of staff or clients, drafted to meet the restraint of trade and reasonableness requirements applied by Singapore courts.
- Create an employee non-solicitation agreement
Create a non-solicitation agreement between [Employer Name] and [Employee Name] that stops the employee from soliciting company employees or clients after they leave, drafted as a reasonable restraint of trade under Singapore law.
- Create a customer non-solicitation agreement
Create a non-solicitation agreement between [Company Name] and [Contractor/Partner Name] that restricts them from approaching [Company Name]'s customers for a set period after the relationship ends.
- Create a partnership non-solicitation agreement
Create a non-solicitation agreement between [Partner A] and [Partner B] that prevents either partner from soliciting the other's staff or clients if the partnership ends.
Non-Solicitation Agreement Generator (Singapore)
A non-solicitation agreement stops a former employee, contractor, or business partner from poaching a Singapore business's staff or clients for their own benefit. This free Singapore non-solicitation agreement generator produces employee, contractor, and partnership versions, drafted so the restriction is reasonable in scope, duration, and geography, which is how Singapore courts assess whether a restraint of trade clause is enforceable rather than void. It is designed for Singapore employers, business owners, and partners who want to protect their workforce and client relationships when a relationship ends. The generator lets you set the length of the restriction, define which staff or clients are covered, and tie the restraint to a legitimate business interest. Use it to reduce the risk of losing key people or clients while keeping the clause within limits a Singapore court is likely to uphold.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a non-compete agreement?
A non-compete stops someone from joining or starting a competing business. A non-solicitation only stops them from poaching staff or clients, even if they work in an unrelated field.
How long does a non-solicitation restriction usually last in Singapore?
Most last between 6 months and 2 years after the relationship ends. Longer periods are harder to justify and enforce.
Is a non-solicitation agreement always enforceable in Singapore?
Singapore courts apply the common law restraint of trade doctrine and will generally enforce the clause only if it is reasonable in scope, duration and geography, and protects a legitimate proprietary interest such as trade connections or trade secrets.
Can two Singapore businesses agree not to poach each other's staff?
Businesses should be cautious. A "no-poach" arrangement between competing employers can potentially raise concerns under the Competition Act 2004, which is enforced by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore.
Can I combine a non-solicitation clause with a confidentiality agreement?
Yes, many Singapore businesses include non-solicitation terms alongside confidentiality obligations in the same employment or contractor agreement.