Self Employed Contract Template WORD

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-882941
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

Instructions for Use

• Completion: Both the Hiring Entity and the Contractor must review all fields. Ensure that the "Scope of Services" is explicitly defined to avoid "scope creep."
• Filing & Retention: Both parties must retain a digital or physical copy of this fully executed agreement for a minimum of seven (7) years to satisfy tax audit and regulatory requirements.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure the following are attached as Exhibits: (A) Detailed Statement of Work (SOW), (B) Payment Schedule/Fee Structure, and (C) W-9 (or local equivalent) for tax reporting.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Hiring Entity: [__________] ("Company") Contractor: [__________] ("Contractor") Contractor Address: [__________]

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Contractor agrees to perform the following services as detailed in the attached Exhibit A:

• Primary Objective: [__________]
• Specific Deliverables: [__________]
• Performance Milestones: [__________]

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on [____/____/2026] and shall continue until: [ ] Completion of Services [ ] Date: [____/____/2026] [ ] Termination upon [__________] days written notice by either party.

4. COMPENSATION

Company shall pay Contractor as follows:

• Rate: [__________] per [ ] Hour [ ] Project [ ] Month
• Invoicing: Contractor shall submit invoices on a [ ] Monthly [ ] Milestone basis.
• Payment Terms: Net [__________] days from receipt of undisputed invoice.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The parties acknowledge and agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or partner of the Company. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, withholdings, and insurance premiums.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Confidentiality: Contractor agrees to protect all proprietary information disclosed by the Company.
• IP Ownership: All work product created under this Agreement shall be deemed "work made for hire" and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company upon full payment.

7. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Jurisdiction of: [__________]

EXECUTION & SIGNATURE BLOCK

FOR HIRING ENTITY:
Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

FOR 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.