Independent ContractorGeneral US

Free General US Independent Contractor Agreement

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310 wordsUpdated May 26, 2026

Who is this template for?

Freelancers and consultants hiring subcontractors for specific project-based work.
Small business owners engaging specialized professionals like web developers or marketing experts.
Companies establishing clear boundaries regarding tax status and intellectual property ownership.
Independent contractors seeking a professional framework to define scope, payment, and liability.

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1. PARTIES

This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE] (the "Effective Date"), by and between [COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] corporation with its principal place of business at [COMPANY ADDRESS] ("Company"), and [CONTRACTOR NAME], an individual/entity with a principal place of business at [CONTRACTOR ADDRESS] ("Contractor").

2. SERVICES

The Company hereby engages the Contractor to perform the services described in Exhibit A (the "Services"). The Contractor agrees to perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards.

3. TERM

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until the completion of the Services, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 10 of this Agreement.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The parties agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or partner of the Company. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, including self-employment taxes, and shall not be entitled to any employee benefits.

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