Independent contractor agreement
Set clear terms for hiring a contractor rather than an employee.
Opens a fillable version in your browser. Free, no account, nothing uploaded.
Fields in this form
- Effective date
- Client name
- Contractor name
- Scope of work
- Payment terms
- Project timeline
- Ownership of work
- Termination terms
- Client signature
- Contractor signature
About the independent contractor agreement
An independent contractor agreement sets out the terms between a business and a contractor. It covers the work, the payment, the timeline, and the fact that the contractor is not an employee.
This fillable template gives you a clear starting point you can complete, sign, and keep as a PDF.
When you need it
- Hiring a freelancer or contractor for a project.
- You want the scope, pay, and status in writing.
- You need to show the working relationship is contract based.
Frequently asked questions
How is a contractor different from an employee?
A contractor usually controls how the work is done, uses their own tools, and is not on payroll. The rules that define this vary by region. This template is a convenience, not legal advice.
Who owns the work the contractor produces?
That depends on what you agree. Use the ownership section to state whether the client or the contractor keeps the rights.
Do both parties sign?
Yes. The client and the contractor both sign, and each keeps a copy.