Free standard independent contractor agreement (1099) — professional wording your business can adapt in minutes. Available in English, Español and 中文. Swap the [bracketed] parts, or let KwickPhone fill in your business name automatically.
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Independent Contractor Agreement
1. SERVICES. [contractor name] ("Contractor") will provide [services] to [Business Name] ("Company"), per work orders the parties agree to.
2. STATUS. Contractor is an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, not an employee: Contractor controls how the work is done, provides their own tools, may serve other clients, receives an IRS Form 1099 (no withholding), and is responsible for their own taxes, insurance and licenses. No benefits, workers' compensation or unemployment coverage are provided by Company.
3. PAYMENT. $[amount] per [project/hour], invoiced [monthly]; payment within [15] days of invoice.
4. WORK PRODUCT. Deliverables created for Company under this agreement are Company's property on payment (work made for hire, with assignment as needed).
5. CONFIDENTIALITY. Contractor keeps Company's non-public business information confidential during and after the engagement.
6. TERM. Either party may terminate with [15] days' written notice; Company pays for work completed to the termination date.
7. NOTE: worker-classification rules (IRS common-law test; state ABC tests such as California AB 5) decide status regardless of labels — confirm this arrangement qualifies in your state.
Contrato de Contratista Independiente
1. SERVICIOS. [nombre] ("Contratista") prestará [servicios] a [Nombre del Negocio] ("Empresa"), según órdenes de trabajo acordadas.
2. ESTATUS. El Contratista es CONTRATISTA INDEPENDIENTE, no empleado: controla cómo se hace el trabajo, aporta sus herramientas, puede servir a otros clientes, recibe el Formulario 1099 (sin retenciones) y responde por sus impuestos, seguro y licencias. La Empresa no provee beneficios, compensación laboral ni desempleo.
3. PAGO. $[monto] por [proyecto/hora], facturado [mensualmente]; pago dentro de [15] días.
4. PRODUCTO DEL TRABAJO. Los entregables creados para la Empresa son propiedad de la Empresa al pagarse.
5. CONFIDENCIALIDAD. El Contratista mantiene confidencial la información no pública de la Empresa durante y después del contrato.
6. VIGENCIA. Cualquiera puede terminar con [15] días de aviso escrito; la Empresa paga el trabajo completado.
7. NOTA: las reglas de clasificación (prueba del IRS; pruebas ABC estatales como AB 5 de California) deciden el estatus sin importar las etiquetas — confirme que este arreglo califica en su estado.
⚖️ These templates are general starting points, not legal advice. Rules differ by state and by business — have your attorney review your final wording before you use it.
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