You can create an Independent Contractor Agreement (also known as a general contractor agreement or independent contractor contract) for a single job, a fixed duration of time, or indefinitely if the job is ongoing.
Provide details regarding the independent contractor’s services. Be clear and specific when describing tasks, and indicate any important dates. Make sure to provide the contractor’s name and address, as well as information about the client.
Your independent contractor form should also establish the contractor’s rates. Be sure to include when the contractor will receive payment. You can also include contractual interest which accrues when the payment is late.
The contractor also has the option of charging the client a retainer fee or deposit to secure services. The retainer amount depends on the trustworthiness and financial stability of the client, but a reasonable amount is usually 10-50% of the total contract.
Make sure to include the following, if applicable:
- If one party can end the contract early and, if so, how many days’ notice they must give
- If the client will reimburse reasonable, work-related expenses
- Who owns any intellectual property created under this contract
- A confidentiality clause, prohibiting the contractor from revealing the client’s sensitive information
- Any additional clauses necessary
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