Independent Contractor Agreement

Hire Help Without the "Did I Cover Everything?" Panic

You need help. You found someone great. Now you need to make it official—but you're stuck wondering: What exactly should this contract say? How do I make sure I'm protected? What if they share my client list or claim they own the work they create for me?

That knot in your stomach? Totally normal.

This Independent Contractor Agreement takes the guesswork out of hiring freelancers, VAs, or service providers. It covers the essential details—scope of work, payment terms, confidentiality, who owns what—so you're protected from day one.

When You Need This

Use this agreement when you're:

• Hiring a virtual assistant, freelancer, or contractor
• Bringing on help for a specific project or ongoing support
• Working with someone who needs access to sensitive business information
• Protecting your intellectual property and client relationships

Clear expectations from the start means fewer headaches later.

This Isn't Just a Word Document—It's Protection That Lets You Breathe Easier

Stop wondering if you covered everything. Scope of work, payment terms, confidentiality, IP ownership—it's all there. You're not missing the important stuff.

Prevent the "wait, I thought that was included" conversations. When scope and payment terms are clear upfront, you avoid awkward disputes about what was (or wasn't) part of the deal.

Protect what you've built. Your client lists, processes, and creative work stay yours—even when you bring on outside help.

Who This Is For

Small business owners and solopreneurs hiring contractors, freelancers, or VAs—whether it's your first hire or your fifth. If you want clarity and protection without spending hours decoding legal documents, this is for you.

Want This Plus More?

This template is included in our Business Foundation Bundle, Services Business Bundle, Hiring & Growth Bundle, and Full Legal Launch Bundle. If you're building your legal foundation or growing your team, a bundle might save you time and money.

What You'll Get (And How We'll Support You)

Your download includes:

• Editable Word document with highlighted sections for easy customization
• Step-by-step written guide that walks you through the process with confidence

You'll have a professional contractor agreement ready to use—usually in under 20 minutes.

Not Quite Ready? We've Got You

Still figuring out if you need this? If you're bringing on anyone to help with your business—even for a small project—the answer is yes. But we get that hiring your first contractor feels like a big step.

When you're ready, this template will be here.

By purchasing a template from Contracts to Grow, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These templates are for personal business use only—meaning you can use them in your own business as many times as you need. Questions? Check out our FAQs.