Freelance Work Contract Template

FREELANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-884210
Effective Date: [//2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This document must be completed by the Hiring Entity and the Freelance Contractor. Both parties must initial every page and sign the final execution block.
• Filing/Retention: Retain an executed digital and/or physical copy in the corporate project file for a minimum of seven (7) years to satisfy standard audit and tax compliance requirements.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include Exhibit A (Scope of Work), Exhibit B (Fee Schedule), and a signed W-9/Tax Identification Form.

1. PARTIES

This agreement is entered into between: Hiring Entity: [] (“Company”) Freelance Contractor: [] (“Contractor”)

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor agrees to perform the services described in Exhibit A (“Services”).

• Project Title: [________________]
• Project Start Date: [//2026]
• Expected Completion Date: [//2026]

3. COMPENSATION

Company shall pay Contractor as set forth in Exhibit B.

• Payment Terms: [ ] Net 15 [ ] Net 30 [ ] Upon Completion
• Method of Payment: [ ] ACH/Wire [ ] Check [ ] Other: [________________]

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Contractor is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship. Contractor is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, insurance, and benefits.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All work product, designs, code, or deliverables created by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be considered "work made for hire" and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Company upon full payment of fees.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor shall hold all proprietary information, trade secrets, and non-public data provided by the Company in strict confidence and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent.

7. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [____] days written notice. In the event of early termination, the Company shall compensate the Contractor for all services rendered up to the date of termination.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of: [________________].

EXECUTION & SIGNATURE BLOCK

FOR THE COMPANY:
Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

FOR THE CONTRACTOR:
Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

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