Self Employed Contract Template UK

SELF-EMPLOYED INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-[8842-A]
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This document must be completed by the Client (Hiring Entity) and the Contractor. Ensure all fields are typed or legibly handwritten.
• Filing/Retention: Both parties must retain a signed original for a minimum of 7 years to satisfy HMRC compliance and potential audit requirements.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include a valid Schedule of Services (Statement of Work), Proof of Professional Indemnity Insurance, and (where applicable) Right to Work documentation.

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1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between:

Client: [__________] (Company/Individual Name)
Registered Address: [__________]

Contractor: [__________] (Legal Name/Trading Name)
Registered Address: [__________]

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2. SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide the following services ("Services"):

• Description of Services: [__________]
• Location of Performance: [__________]
• Specific Deliverables: [__________]

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3. PAYMENT TERMS

• Fee Structure: [__________] (e.g., Daily Rate, Fixed Fee, Hourly)
• Invoicing Cycle: [__________] (e.g., Monthly/Upon Completion)
• Payment Terms: Payment shall be made within [__________] days of receipt of a valid VAT/Non-VAT invoice.

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4. STATUS AND TAXATION

The Contractor acknowledges that they are an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, or partner of the Client.

• HMRC Compliance: The Contractor is solely responsible for all National Insurance contributions, Income Tax, and other statutory deductions.
• Substitution: The Contractor [ ] has [ ] does not have the right to provide a suitably qualified substitute, subject to Client approval.

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5. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Start Date: [____/____/2026]
• Contract End Date: [____/____/2026] (or upon completion of Services)
• Notice Period: Either party may terminate this agreement with [__________] days' written notice.

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6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND IP

• Confidentiality: The Contractor shall keep all proprietary Client information strictly confidential during and after the term of this Agreement.
• Intellectual Property: All work product, deliverables, and materials created by the Contractor during the term shall be deemed "work made for hire" and shall remain the exclusive property of the Client.

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7. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

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EXECUTION

For the Client:
Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

For the Contractor:
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.