The Engagement

Leave blank if the work is ongoing.

Contractor Details

Contractor Address
How would you like to be paid?
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W-9, W-8BEN, or local equivalent, if we asked for one.

Contractor Terms

Independent contractor terms between [Company Name] and the contractor named above

Independent status: You're an independent contractor, not an employee. You decide how and when to do the work, provide your own tools, and are responsible for your own taxes, insurance, and benefits.

Work and rate: You'll provide the services and rate confirmed above, as set out in [your offer, statement of work, or purchase order].

Invoices and payment: Send invoices to [email]. We pay approved invoices within [30] days by the method you chose above.

Ownership of work: [Explain who owns the work you create, for example it transfers to Company Name once paid for.]

Confidentiality: You'll keep our non-public business information private during and after the engagement.

Ending the engagement: Either side can end this agreement with [14] days' written notice. We'll pay for work completed up to that date.

Governing law: These terms are governed by the laws of [your state, province, or country].

[Company Name] will countersign and send you a copy.

[Before publishing: have these terms reviewed for your area. Contractor status rules differ by country and state. Then delete this line.]



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When you bring in a freelancer, you need their details, a clear record of the work and rate, and their signature on your contractor terms before the first invoice arrives. This Independent Contractor Agreement Form Template collects all of it from the contractor in one go.

It’s built for businesses that hire freelancers, subcontractors, or self-employed workers, from agencies and studios to trades businesses and startups. Depending on where you are, you might call it a freelancer agreement, a freelance contract, a 1099 contractor agreement, a self-employed contractor agreement, or a subcontractor agreement.

What Goes Onto The Independent Contractor Agreement Form Template?

Here’s a breakdown of the template’s sections:

  • The Engagement: The contractor confirms the project or role, the services they’ll provide, the start and end dates, and the rate you agreed. The end date can stay blank for ongoing work.
  • Contractor Details: Name, business name, email, phone, and address, plus how they’d like to be paid and an optional upload for a tax form such as a W-9, W-8BEN, or local equivalent.
  • Contractor Terms: Your terms appear in a text block with bracketed placeholders covering independent status, invoicing, ownership of work, confidentiality, and how either side can end the arrangement. The contractor agrees with a checkbox, signs online, and adds the date.

You’ll get a notification with every signed agreement, and the contractor can get a copy by email. With the PDF addon, you can save each one as a PDF to countersign and file. Whether someone counts as an independent contractor depends on local law and how the work is actually done, so have your terms reviewed for your area.

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