Independent Contractor Agreement Template Singapore

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [___________] (the "Effective Date") by and between:

1. THE PARTIES

Principal: [___________], a company incorporated in Singapore with Unique Entity Number (UEN) [___________] and having its registered office at [___________] (the "Principal"); and

Contractor: [___________], a [___________] [e.g., sole proprietorship/private limited company] with UEN/NRIC No. [___________] and having its registered office/address at [___________] (the "Contractor").

(Each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties").

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1. SERVICES

The Principal hereby engages the Contractor to provide the following services (the "Services"): [___________] (detailed scope of work).

2. TERM

This Agreement shall commence on [___________] and shall continue until [___________], unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions herein.

3. FEES AND PAYMENT

3.1. Consideration: In consideration for the Services, the Principal shall pay the Contractor a fee of [___________] (the "Fees"). 3.2. Invoicing: The Contractor shall submit invoices on a [___________] basis. 3.3. Payment Terms: Payment shall be made via [___________] within [___________] days of receipt of a valid invoice. 3.4. Taxes: The Contractor is solely responsible for all tax obligations, including Goods and Services Tax (GST) if applicable, and Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions (if any).

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Parties agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or agent of the Principal. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any employee benefits, including but not limited to, medical insurance, leave entitlements, or CPF contributions from the Principal.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Contractor acknowledges that in the course of providing the Services, they may have access to confidential information of the Principal. The Contractor agrees to maintain the strict confidentiality of all such information and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from the Principal.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All work products, deliverables, and inventions created by the Contractor in the course of providing the Services shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Principal. The Contractor hereby assigns all intellectual property rights therein to the Principal upon creation.

7. TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing [___________] days’ written notice to the other Party. The Principal may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause, including breach of contract or professional misconduct by the Contractor.

8. INDEMNITY

The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Principal from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of the Contractor’s performance of the Services, or any breach of this Agreement.

9. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

For and on behalf of [Principal Name]:

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Signature Name: [___________] Title: [___________]

For and on behalf of [Contractor Name]:

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Signature Name: [___________] Title: [___________]