A contract for hiring independent contractors and consultants for specific projects or services.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This Independent Contractor Agreement is made on [DATE] between [COMPANY NAME] ("Company") and [CONTRACTOR NAME] ("Contractor").
1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee. Contractor has the right to control and direct the means and manner of performing services.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Contractor agrees to provide the following services: [SERVICE DESCRIPTION]. Services shall be performed according to [SPECIFICATIONS].
3. COMPENSATION
Company agrees to pay Contractor [PAYMENT AMOUNT] for services rendered. Payment shall be made [PAYMENT TERMS].
4. EXPENSES
Contractor shall be responsible for all expenses incurred in performing services unless specifically agreed to in writing by Company.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
Contractor agrees to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information received from Company during the term of this Agreement.
6. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement begins on [START DATE] and continues until [END DATE] or until terminated by either party with [NOTICE PERIOD] written notice.
COMPANY: _________________ CONTRACTOR: _________________
[COMPANY NAME] [CONTRACTOR NAME]
Date: ___________ Date: ___________
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An Independent Contractor Agreement is a crucial legal contract that establishes the working relationship between companies and independent contractors, clearly defining services, payment terms, and contractor classification for tax and legal compliance purposes. Essential for businesses hiring freelancers, consultants, specialists, gig workers, and temporary professionals, this agreement protects against misclassification issues while ensuring proper documentation of contractor status. The contract typically covers service specifications, compensation structures, expense responsibilities, confidentiality obligations, intellectual property rights, and termination procedures. Critical for companies and contractors who need clear distinctions from employment relationships to comply with labor laws, tax regulations, and benefit requirements while maintaining flexibility and protecting both parties' interests in project-based work arrangements.