Independent Contractor Agreement Template Uk

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made on this ______ day of __________________, 20____.

BETWEEN:

1. [THE COMPANY], a company incorporated in England and Wales under company number [___________], whose registered office is at [__________________________________________________] (the "Company"); AND

2. [THE CONTRACTOR], of [__________________________________________________] (the "Contractor").

(Collectively referred to as the "Parties").

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1. ENGAGEMENT AND TERM

1.1 The Company agrees to engage the Contractor, and the Contractor agrees to provide the services described in Schedule A (the "Services") to the Company as an independent contractor. 1.2 This Agreement shall commence on [__________________] (the "Commencement Date") and shall continue until terminated by either party in accordance with Clause 7, or until completion of the Services.

2. STATUS OF THE CONTRACTOR

2.1 The Contractor is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall render the Contractor an employee, worker, agent, or partner of the Company. 2.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for all income tax, National Insurance contributions, and any other liabilities arising out of their engagement, and shall indemnify the Company against any claims made by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in relation to the Contractor’s tax status.

3. SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS

3.1 The Contractor shall provide the Services with all due care, skill, and ability. 3.2 The Contractor shall perform the Services at such times and locations as are reasonably required to meet the project objectives, provided that the Contractor maintains control over the method and manner of performance. 3.3 The Contractor shall provide, at their own expense, all equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform the Services.

4. FEES AND EXPENSES

4.1 The Company shall pay the Contractor a fee of [£___________] per [hour/day/project]. 4.2 The Contractor shall submit invoices on a [monthly/weekly] basis. The Company shall pay all undisputed invoices within [30] days of receipt. 4.3 Any reasonable expenses incurred by the Contractor in the performance of the Services shall be reimbursed by the Company, provided such expenses were pre-approved in writing by the Company.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 The Contractor acknowledges that they may have access to confidential information regarding the Company’s business. The Contractor agrees not to disclose such information to any third party during or after the term of this Agreement. 5.2 All Intellectual Property Rights created by the Contractor in the course of providing the Services shall vest in and remain the exclusive property of the Company.

6. DATA PROTECTION

6.1 Both parties agree to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 in respect of any personal data processed under this Agreement.

7. TERMINATION

7.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing [___________] days’ written notice to the other party. 7.2 The Company may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause, including but not limited to material breach of contract, gross misconduct, or insolvency of the Contractor.

8. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

8.1 This Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

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SCHEDULE A: THE SERVICES

[Detailed description of the services to be performed]

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SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.

SIGNED for and on behalf of [THE COMPANY]:

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Name: [__________________] Title: [__________________]

SIGNED by the Contractor:

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Name: [__________________] Date: [__________________]