Freelance Contract Template Netherlands

OVEREENKOMST VAN OPDRACHT (FREELANCE CONTRACT)

Document ID: TR-[____]
Effective Date: [/__/2026]

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: The "Opdrachtgever" (Client) and "Opdrachtnemer" (Contractor) must complete all bracketed fields. Ensure the "Modelovereenkomst" (if applicable for tax purposes) is cross-referenced to prevent fictitious self-employment (schijnzelfstandigheid).
• Filing & Retention: Both parties must retain a signed original for a minimum of 7 years to satisfy Dutch tax authority (Belastingdienst) administrative requirements.
• Mandatory Attachments: Annex A (Scope of Work), Annex B (General Terms & Conditions/Algemene Voorwaarden), and a copy of the Contractor’s Chamber of Commerce (KvK) registration.

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1. PARTIES

Opdrachtgever (Client):
Name: []
Address: []
KvK Number: [__________]

Opdrachtnemer (Contractor):
Name: []
Address: []
KvK Number: [__________]

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2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor agrees to perform the services detailed in Annex A.

• Start Date: [__________]
• End Date: [__________]
• Location of Work: [__________]

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3. FINANCIAL TERMS

• Fee: € [__________] (Excluding VAT/BTW)
• Invoicing Frequency: [ ] Monthly [ ] Per Milestone [ ] Upon Completion
• Payment Term: [__________] days after invoice receipt.

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4. INDEPENDENCE & TAXATION

The parties declare that this is an Overeenkomst van Opdracht and not an employment contract (Arbeidsovereenkomst).

• The Contractor is solely responsible for the payment of income tax and social security contributions.
• The Contractor carries the entrepreneurial risk and is free to determine the method of execution.

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5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All results produced during this assignment shall vest in the Opdrachtgever upon full payment of the agreed fee. The Contractor hereby grants an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual license for any pre-existing materials used.

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6. LIABILITY & CONFIDENTIALITY

• Liability: The total liability of the Contractor is limited to [__________] (e.g., the value of the invoice/insurance coverage).
• Confidentiality: Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all business information exchanged during the term of this contract and for a period of [__________] years thereafter.

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7. GOVERNING LAW

This agreement is governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in [__________].

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EXECUTION & SIGNATURES

For Opdrachtgever:
Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

For Opdrachtnemer:
Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

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