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Independent contractor agreement

Engage a contractor properly — scope, fees, invoices and independence spelled out. Free to use and adapt.

A starting point, not legal advice. For anything unusual or high-stakes, have it checked by an attorney.

Company:

Contractor (name / business, ID or registration):

Start date and end date or project:

1. Services

[The work or deliverables.]

R[__] per [hour / project], invoiced [monthly / on delivery], payable within [__] days.

The contractor decides how and when the work is done, uses their own tools, may work for others, and is responsible for their own tax.

Labelling a contract doesn't decide it: if the person works fixed hours under your control, only for you, the law may treat them as an employee.

Either party may end it with [__] days' written notice.

Company (signature, date):

Contractor (signature, date):

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