Independent Contractor Agreement
Updated 17 October 2025
This Independent Contractor Agreement template outlines the terms between a company and an independent contractor for a specific project. It details the project scope, completion date, cost, and invoicing schedule. The agreement also clarifies that the contractor is not entitled to employee benefits or deductions.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This document outlines an agreement made on [date] between [name] and [independent contractor name].
[name 1] has been retained as an independent contractor for [company], for the work or project described below:
The project must be completed by [date 1], at a cost not to exceed [amount].
Contractor shall provide [weekly/monthly] invoices.
Because this business relationship is that of independent contractor, there is no entitlement to benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, retirement, or unemployment insurance.
Taxes, FICA, nor any other deductions will be made.
[independent contractor] [date 2]
[representative] [date 3]
About this template
What is this template?
Independent Contractor Agreement is a free, ready-to-use Commercial law template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Commercial law template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Commercial law usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.