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Free California Freelance Consulting Agreement

Download a professional California Freelance Consulting Agreement template. Fully compliant with CA labor laws, AB5, and IP protection standards.

334 wordsUpdated May 30, 2026

Who is this template for?

Independent consultants providing professional services to California-based businesses.
Freelancers seeking to define scope, payment terms, and intellectual property ownership.
Agencies hiring independent contractors for specific project-based deliverables.
Parties needing to ensure compliance with California's specific independent contractor classification requirements.

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1. PARTIES

This California Freelance Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE] (the "Effective Date"), by and between [CLIENT NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] with its principal place of business at [CLIENT ADDRESS] ("Client"), and [CONSULTANT NAME], an individual/entity with a principal place of business at [CONSULTANT ADDRESS] ("Consultant").

2. SERVICES

2.1. Scope of Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services described in Exhibit A (the "Services"). Consultant shall perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards.

3. TERM

3.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until [END DATE] or until the completion of the Services, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 10.

4. COMPENSATION

4.1. Fees. Client shall pay Consultant for the Services at the rate of [RATE] per [HOUR/PROJECT]. Invoices shall be submitted [MONTHLY/BI-WEEKLY] and are payable within [NUMBER] days of receipt.

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