Short Form Services Agreement (Independent Contractor)

Engage an independent contractor for a defined piece of work, with scope, fees, insurance and IP covered.

Before you start

• Genuine contractors only: this agreement is for a genuine independent contractor doing a defined piece of work. It is not suitable where the consultant will work like an employee, for example with set hours, ongoing work under your control, payment for time rather than results, or using your equipment. Whether a person is an employee or a contractor depends on the real substance and practical reality of the whole relationship, not just the label in the contract.
• Superannuation: if the consultant is an individual paid wholly or mainly for their labour, you may have to pay superannuation for them even though they are a contractor. Check with your accountant.
• Not for building work: if the services are construction work, or goods and services related to construction work, in NSW, the security of payment laws apply and cannot be excluded. Use a construction contract instead.

What you'll need

Each party's full name, ABN or ACN, address and contact person; the guarantors' names and addresses (if any); a description of the services and deliverables; the start and end dates; the fee and how it is paid; payment terms; where the work will be done; any deadlines or milestones; the insurances you require; and any specifications, drawings or quotes that describe the work.

What you get

• The finished document in Word, completed from your answers
• A plain-English guide to completing, signing and keeping it
• DIY straight away, or a solicitor check within 1 to 3 business days

How it works

1. Answer the questions, in 6 short steps.
2. See your fixed price and pay.
3. DIY documents download straight away. Solicitor-checked documents arrive within 1 to 3 business days.