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What Is an Independent Contractor?

Independent contractors, also called freelancers or consultants, are hired on contract to perform specific services such as:

Construction, renovations, and demolition

Landscaping and outdoor maintenance

Cleaning and janitorial work

Bookkeeping and accounting

Training and instruction

Creative work, such as writing and photography

What Is the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor?

Independent contractors differ from employees because they:

Work with clients (individuals or businesses) on a contractual basis

Invoice clients themselves

Pay their own income taxes as well as self-employment taxes

Can build their own schedules

Have more freedom in where and how they work

Can hire subcontractors to assist them on a project

What Is an Independent Contractor Agreement?

An Independent Contractor Agreement, also known as a consulting agreement or freelance contract:

Describes the services being provided or project to be completed

Outlines payment details and the length, or term of the contract

Sets out other terms of the working relationship, such as ownership of intellectual property

Why Should I Hire an Independent Contractor?

Many companies, particularly small businesses and startups, employ independent contractors to:

Access specialized skills or industry expertise

Complete a short-term project, such as designing a company logo

Balance their workload during busy periods

Save on costs, including employment benefits and office space (most freelancers work remotely)

What Should I Include in an Independent Contractor Agreement?

Your contract should include the following information:

What the contractor is being hired to do

Contractor and client contact information

Length of the contract

Compensation: a flat fee or an hourly/weekly rate

Invoice frequency: every week/two weeks/month or after the
work is complete

Who owns the rights to the work

Whether the client's information must be kept confidential

What Other Employment Forms Do You Need?

Employers might also find these forms useful:

Create a Non-Disclosure Agreement if you're revealing confidential information
to an employee, freelancer, or other individual.

Make a formal offer to an employee with our Employment Offer Letter.

Outline a new employee's rights and obligations with our Employment Contract.