Statement of Work for professional services
An SOW is the document that says exactly what is being delivered, by when, for how much, and what happens if any of that changes. It is the difference between "the website is done" and "the five pages listed in Schedule A are done" — and it is what you rely on when a client says the work was never finished, or a vendor says the extra work was never requested.
Do I need stamp paper for an SOW?
No. A service agreement between businesses is valid on plain paper once both sides sign it. Stamp duty applies to instruments like leases and conveyances, not to an ordinary services contract.
Can I read it before paying?
Yes — the complete agreement appears on screen, watermarked, before any payment. You check every name, date and figure first.
What if the client wants changes later?
That is what the change-request clause is for: extra work is agreed and priced in writing before it begins, rather than argued about after it is delivered.
Is this legal advice?
No. This produces a document you sign in your own name. For a high-value or unusual engagement, have a lawyer review it before you sign.