Contractor Only Bundle

The Contractor Only Bundle is designed for businesses that engage independent contractors and/or subcontractors and want those relationships set up properly, clearly, and legally. 

While these terms are often used interchangeably, they serve very different purposes, and using the wrong agreement is one of the fastest ways to create legal, tax, and compliance headaches. 

This bundle includes both agreements, so you can confidently engage the right type of contractor for the right situation. 

What’s the difference? 

Independent Contractors 

Typically used when you’re engaging support roles or ongoing assistance in your business, such as: 

• Virtual assistants 
• Admin or operations support 
• Bookkeepers 
• Marketing or social media support 

They support your business operations but are not employees. 

Subcontractors 

Used when: 

• You have too much client work on 
• You want to offer a specialised service you don’t provide in-house 
• You’re delivering work to your client using another professional 

For example: 

• A designer hiring a developer for a client project 
• A photographer outsourcing editing 
• An agency bringing in a specialist for a specific deliverable 

Subcontractors are engaged to help you deliver your services, not run your business. 

Why this matters 

Using the wrong agreement (or no agreement at all) can expose you to: 

• Contractor misclassification risks 
• Superannuation and tax issues 
• IP ownership disputes 
• Client delivery and liability problems 

This bundle removes the guesswork. 

With lawyer-drafted agreements plus practical onboarding and exit checklists, you’ll have everything you need to engage contractors correctly from start to finish, without dodgy downloads or cobbled-together contracts. 

Solid legal foundations. Clear roles. Fewer risks. 

A quick but important note on superannuation 

Engaging someone as an independent contractor or subcontractor does not automatically mean you’re off the hook for superannuation. 

In some situations, particularly where the individual is paid mainly for their labour, you may still be legally required to pay super, even if: 

• they have an ABN, and 
• you’re calling them a contractor or subcontractor. 

This is a common trap for growing businesses and one of the most expensive mistakes we see. These agreements help you clearly define the relationship, but you should still assess your super obligations separately and apply the ATO tests to each engagement. 

(In other words: the paperwork matters, but so does how the arrangement works in practice.) 

About the Template Kit 

Created by lawyers and peer reviewed by other lawyers for quality assurance, this fill-in-the-blanks template kit can be ready within 20 minutes or less. Simply update the templates, copy and paste them into your system, and issue them to your contractor for signing. 

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

Independent Contractor vs Employee: Get It Wrong and It’ll Cost You 

What’s the Difference Between an Employee and a Contractor? 

New Fair Work Changes to Casual Employment and Contractors: What Employers Need to Know 

What’s included? 

Your template purchase includes: 

• Templates in Word format 
• Template User Guide (PDF) – Handy hints on how to update your templates 
• Single user licence to edit, use and reuse the templates as often as you need for your business 
• BONUS: Future template updates 
• BONUS: Video Guide – A step-by-step walkthrough designed to help you confidently complete your templates, with practical tips along the way 

Got questions? Check out our FAQs below. 

Independent Contractor Agreement 

• Clearly defines the contractor relationship 
• Confirms independent contractor status (not an employee) 
• Scope of services and deliverables 
• Payment terms and invoicing requirements 
• Confidentiality and intellectual property ownership 
• Liability and indemnity protections 
• Termination rights and dispute resolution 

Subcontractor Agreement 

• Engages subcontractors through your primary contractor relationship 
• Defines responsibilities and performance expectations 
• Confidentiality and IP protection 
• Compliance with applicable laws and standards 
• Payment structure and timelines 
• Termination and risk management provisions 

Contractor Onboarding Checklist 

• Ensures consistent and compliant contractor engagement 
• Captures key information and documentation upfront 
• Confirms agreements, insurances, and business details 
• Helps avoid misclassification and operational gaps 
• Streamlines your contractor onboarding process 

Contractor Exit Checklist 

• Structured process for contractor offboarding 
• Return of business property and access removal 
• Final payments and invoicing checks 
• Confidentiality and IP reminders 
• Reduces risk during contractor disengagement 

The Contractor Only Bundle is ideal for business owners, founders, and growing teams who engage independent contractors or subcontractors instead of (or in addition to) employees. 

This bundle is perfect if you: 

• Regularly work with freelancers, consultants, or subcontractors 
• Want to clearly distinguish contractors from employees 
• Need legally compliant contractor agreements 
• Want smoother onboarding and offboarding processes 
• Are scaling your business with flexible talent 

If contractors are part of your business model, this bundle is a must-have. 

IMPORTANT 

Purchasing our fill in your blanks templates for you to customise and ensure they suit you and your business needs, utilising our free resources or having a chat with us as part of a consultation doesn’t create a lawyer-client relationship between you and Foundd Legal (sorry!). It also doesn’t constitute legal advice. Please consult with a lawyer for any questions. 

We do offer templates for countries outside of Australia, you will see on the specific template page which country or countries the template is available for, just make your selection! Unfortunately at this time, we are only offering templates for the countries specified. 

Our templates are however customisable for countries outside of Australia, and whilst they are a good base and potentially save you money getting something created from scratch, it would be prudent to have a lawyer in your country to review the template especially if you have any questions. 

You get a single user licence and can re-use the templates you purchase as many times as you want for your own business needs! But keep in mind we’re a small business just like you, offering a service and we need more people like you to help us continue to grow - just like you! So from the bottom of our humble hearts, thank you for making a legit purchase and not sharing! Use of this Site and your purchase of any digital products or downloading of any free resources, are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

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