Freelance Contract Template Malaysia

FREELANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-[] Effective Date: [/__________/2026]

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: Both the Client and the Freelancer must complete all fields. Ensure the "Scope of Services" is defined with specific deliverables to prevent scope creep.
• Filing & Retention: Retain the original executed copy for a minimum of 7 years, per the Malaysian Income Tax Act 1967 record-keeping requirements. Digitally archive in a secure, encrypted repository.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include: (i) Detailed Scope of Work (SOW) document, (ii) Freelancer’s NRIC/Passport copy, and (iii) Payment disbursement instructions.

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1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between:

The Client: [________________] (Company Registration No: []) Address: [__________________________]

The Freelancer: [________________] (NRIC/Passport No: []) Address: [__________________________]

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2. SERVICES & PERFORMANCE

The Freelancer agrees to perform the following services (the "Services"):

• Description of Work: [________________________________________]
• Timeline/Deadlines: [________________________________________]
• Location of Performance: [ ] Remote [ ] Client Premises [ ] Other: [__________]

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3. COMPENSATION & PAYMENT TERMS

• Contract Fee: RM [__________] (MYR)
• Payment Schedule:
  • Upfront Deposit: [__________]%
  • Milestone-based: [__________]% upon [____________________]
  • Final Payment: [__________]% upon completion
• Disbursement: Payments shall be made within [__________] days upon receipt of a valid invoice.

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4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Freelancer acknowledges that they are an independent contractor and not an employee of the Client for any purpose, including for the purposes of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Social Security Organization (SOCSO), or Employment Insurance System (EIS) under Malaysian law. The Freelancer shall be solely responsible for their own tax filings.

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5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)

All work products, designs, code, or materials created by the Freelancer under this Agreement shall be considered "work made for hire." Upon full payment of fees, all IP rights, titles, and interests in the work product shall vest exclusively in the Client.

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6. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Freelancer agrees to hold all proprietary information received from the Client in strict confidence and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent, both during and after the term of this Agreement.

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7. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [__________] days’ written notice. In the event of early termination, the Freelancer shall be paid for all services rendered up to the date of termination.

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8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.

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EXECUTION

For and on behalf of the Client:

Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [] Title: [] Date: [//2026]

The Freelancer:

Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [____________________] Date: [//2026]

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Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.