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Free Illinois Independent Contractor Agreement

Download a professional Illinois Independent Contractor Agreement template. Compliant with Illinois labor laws. Protect your business and freelance work.

228 wordsUpdated October 16, 2026

Who is this template for?

Small business owners in Illinois hiring freelance consultants for specific projects.
Independent contractors providing services to Illinois-based companies who need a formal scope of work.
Agencies hiring specialized subcontractors to fulfill client deliverables.
Tech startups and creative firms requiring clear intellectual property assignment clauses.

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1. PARTIES

This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [DATE] (the "Effective Date"), by and between [COMPANY NAME], an Illinois 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 following services (the "Services"): [DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES]. The Contractor agrees to perform the Services in a professional manner, consistent with industry standards in the State of Illinois.

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 8 of this Agreement. The parties may extend the term upon mutual written consent.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The parties agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship. 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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