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Independent Contractor Agreement template - free e-signature

Engage a contractor with scope, fees, IP, and confidentiality in one packet.

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About this template

Use this when hiring an independent contractor—not an employee—for a defined project or retainer. It captures parties, scope, payment terms, ownership of work product, and confidentiality.

Agencies and small businesses use it to avoid informal email-only deals. It does not create an employment relationship and is not tax or immigration advice.

Blocked document types (wills, court papers, family-law instruments, notarized deeds) must not be uploaded as substitutes for this template.

Jurisdiction note

Written in plain English as a general starting point for businesses in the United States and the United Kingdom. Using this agreement doesn't make someone a contractor. If you control their hours and methods, or they work only for you, the law may treat them as your employee. Laws differ between countries and states, and this template has not been reviewed by a lawyer. It is not legal advice. Have a qualified lawyer review it for your situation.

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Independent Contractor Agreement

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Client legal name
Acme Studio LLC
Client email
name@example.com
Contractor legal name
Jordan Lee
Contractor email
name@example.com
Start date
January 15, 2027
Scope of work
Sample description entered when composing the document.
Fee and payment terms
Sample description entered when composing the document.

Client

Signature · Date

Contractor

Signature · Date

Who uses it

  • Agency owners
  • Startups
  • Freelancers hiring help

Signer roles

  • Client — Company engaging the contractor
  • Contractor — Independent service provider

Fields you'll fill in

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

  • Client legal name (required)
  • Client email (required)
  • Contractor legal name (required)
  • Contractor email (required)
  • Start date (required)
  • Scope of work (required)
  • Fee and payment terms (required)

Frequently asked questions

Does this make someone an employee?
No. Classification depends on local law and how you work day to day. This template assumes independent-contractor status.
Can I attach a statement of work?
Put the scope in the scope field for v1, or use Upload PDF for a custom SOW later.
Who owns the IP?
The template is designed for client ownership of deliverables unless you negotiate otherwise offline.
How many signers can I add on Free?
Free allows up to two signers per document. Upgrade or use credits for more complex packets.

Not supported in KarmaKoders Sign

  • Wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts
  • Court filings and court-ordered documents
  • Adoption, divorce, and other family-law documents
  • Notarized or witnessed deeds / instruments that require a notary or wet ink
  • Anything that requires wet-ink signatures under applicable law
  • Powers of attorney
  • Deeds and transfers of land or real estate
  • Guarantees and consumer-credit agreements where local law requires wet ink or a qualified signature
  • Documents for filing with a government authority that require a handwritten signature

This template is provided for convenience and is not legal advice. Review it with a qualified lawyer for your jurisdiction.

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This template is being reviewed and isn't available for new documents yet.

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