Free Contractor Agreement Template Download

A clear agreement prevents scope creep (where the contractor does more work than paid for) and protects your Intellectual Property. Crucially, it helps distinguish the role from that of an employee, which is vital for tax purposes (IR35) and avoiding employment tribunal claims.

This template includes specific clauses that HMRC looks for when determining self-employment status, such as the Right of Substitution (the ability for the contractor to send someone else to do the work) and lack of Mutuality of Obligation.

By default, freelancers often own the copyright to their work unless a contract states otherwise. This template includes an Intellectual Property Assignment clause, ensuring that anything the contractor creates for you belongs to your company.

No. This document is strictly for self-employed freelancers or limited company contractors (B2B). If you are hiring someone as an employee (even for a short time), you need a Fixed-Term Employment Contract to comply with employment rights law.

Yes, you will receive a Microsoft Word (.docx) file. You can easily fill in the Schedule of Services to describe the specific project, adjust the payment terms (hourly, daily, or fixed price), and add your company branding.