Independent Contractor Agreement Template

Streamline your business expansion with our tailored Independent Contractor Agreement template. Designed specifically for burgeoning businesses, this template is your go-to solution when hiring full-time employees isn't an option yet, but expert assistance is needed. It provides a legal framework for engaging with independent contractors, who can offer a diverse range of specialiaed skills to propel your business forward. 

This template includes a clear Statement of Work, ensuring that both you and the contractor have a mutual understanding of the tasks and expectations involved. It's perfect for delineating responsibilities and maintaining professional boundaries in your working relationship. 

It’s important to choose the right agreement for your needs: our Independent Contractor Agreement is ideal for those working ON your business in a non-client-facing role, focusing on internal tasks and projects. On the other hand, if you require someone to work IN your business, handling client-related work, our Subcontractor Agreement template would be more suitable. And for traditional employment relationships, consider our Employment Agreement. Make sure you're legally covered and clear in every professional engagement with the right template from our comprehensive collection. 

Check out our special offer if you wish to purchase the Independent Contractor Agreement and Subcontractor Agreement templates! 

See some examples below for clarity  Engaging an Independent Contractor:  In a bustling graphic design studio, when creative demands increase, administrative tasks can become a challenge. To streamline operations during these peak periods, the studio hires an independent contractor specialising in administrative services. This professional handles client communications, scheduling, and invoicing, providing much-needed organisational support. This arrangement, detailed in an Independent Contractor Agreement, ensures that while the studio's creative team focuses on design, the administrative backbone of the business remains robust and efficient, driving smooth operations without the need for a full-time employee.  

Engaging a Subcontractor: 

Imagine you own a graphic design studio and you’ve just landed a large project that includes extensive web design work. Your expertise is primarily in branding and print design, so you engage another graphic design firm that specialises in web design as a subcontractor. This firm will handle all the web design aspects of the project under your studio's name. The subcontractor works in tandem with your team, adhering to your project timelines and quality standards to maintain a cohesive service experience for your client. 

About the Template

Created by lawyers and peer reviewed by other lawyers for quality assurance, this fill in the blanks template can be ready within 15 minutes or less, ready for you to copy and paste into your system and send to your client for them to sign. 

Bonus Links: For extra guidance, check out our blog articles on... 

How To Protect Your Business’s Confidential Information When Working with Contractors 

5 tips for Hiring an Independent Contractor 

What’s the Difference Between an Employee and a Contractor 

What’s included? 

Your template purchase includes: 

• Templates in Word format 
• Template User Guide pdf – Handy hints on how to update your template 
• Single user licence to edit, use and reuse the template as often as you need for your business 
• BONUS: Future template updates 
• BONUS: Video Guide – This video walkthrough is designed to guide you step-by-step through the template, providing clear instructions and assistance to help you successfully complete it with a few tips thrown in for good measure! 

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The Independent Contractor Agreement template includes the following key features: 

• Statement of Work: Clearly defines the tasks and expectations for the contractor, ensuring a mutual understanding of the work to be done. 
• Payment Terms and Conditions: Outlines how and when the contractor will be paid, including any necessary details on expenses and invoicing. 
• Intellectual Property Rights: Specifies the ownership of any work created by the contractor during the engagement. 
• Confidentiality Clauses: Protects sensitive business and project information from being disclosed. 
• Restraint Provisions: Includes clauses to prevent the contractor from soliciting your clients for a defined period after the contract's conclusion, thereby protecting your business interests and market position. 
• Termination Provisions: Details the conditions under which either party can terminate the agreement, providing a clear exit strategy. 
• Liability and Indemnification: Addresses issues of liability and responsibility, protecting your business from potential legal disputes. 
• Dispute Resolution: Outlines the process for resolving any disagreements or conflicts that might arise during the course of the contract. 

The Independent Contractor Agreement is suitable for: 

• Creative business owners not ready to hire employees 
• Digital Marketing Agencies 
• Freelance Service Providers 
• Small Business Owners in various fields 

This template is versatile and can be customised to suit the specific requirements of various industries and professional services, ensuring clarity and legal protection for both the hiring party and the independent contractor. 

Not For 

This is NOT the right agreement if you are keen to hire someone as a full time or part time employee. Make sure you understand the difference between an independent contractor and an employee so you don’t land in hot water. This handy little tool from the ATO will help you decide whether your worker is an employee or a contractor for tax and super purposes. Thanks, ATO! 

Lastly, if you’re providing the services, we recommend one of our Services Agreement templates, just select the one relevant to your industry. 

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