Contractor Agreements
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Consulting Contractor Agreement (Australia)
Create a professionally drafted Consulting Contractor Agreement for Australia that combines advisory consulting with project-based contractor delivery in a single hybrid engagement document. This agreement is designed for engagements where the same person or entity provides both strategic advisory input and delivers tangible project outputs — such as reports, strategies, systems, software, or other milestone deliverables — against a defined project schedule. A hybrid consulting-contractor arrangement is increasingly common in Australia for digital transformation projects, technology implementations, organisational change programs, and complex operational improvement initiatives. The engagement has two dimensions: first, the strategic advisory dimension (providing expert guidance, facilitating workshops, making recommendations, and advising on approach); and second, the project delivery dimension (producing defined outputs, completing milestones, and delivering tangible work product). A single well-drafted agreement that addresses both dimensions eliminates the risk of ambiguity and fee disputes. The milestone-based payment structure is a central feature of this template. Under Australian law, milestone payments tied to defined deliverables strongly support genuine independent contractor status. The High Court in CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd (2022) 275 CLR 165 and ZG Operations Australia Pty Ltd v Jamsek (2022) 275 CLR 254 clarified that the terms of the written contract — not the parties' subsequent conduct — are the primary test for whether a worker is an employee or contractor. A contractor who is paid for producing a result (a milestone deliverable) rather than for time worked is far less likely to be characterised as an employee. This template structures the engagement around milestone acceptance, milestone payment, and a clear project scope — all of which are strong indicators of genuine contractor status under the multi-factor test. Sham contracting is a critical risk for hybrid consulting-contractor arrangements. The sham contracting provisions in Part 3-1, Division 6 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) prohibit a business from misrepresenting an employment relationship as a contractor engagement. Since 27 February 2024, maximum civil penalties increased five-fold to $469,500 per contravention for a body corporate. Where the contractor works on a project basis, sets their own methods, brings their own tools and expertise, works for multiple clients, and is paid for outcomes rather than time, the genuine contractor indicators are strongest. GST compliance is addressed in full. Consulting contractors with GST turnover of $75,000 or more per year must register for GST under the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth), must issue valid tax invoices for each milestone payment, and must charge GST of 10% on their fees. The engaging party (Principal) may claim an input tax credit on the GST component of payments made. Intellectual property in deliverables is addressed explicitly. Under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), copyright in works created by an independent contractor vests in the contractor by default. If the Principal requires ownership of project deliverables — including reports, frameworks, software, and other outputs — this must be expressly agreed in the written contract. Background IP (the contractor's pre-existing methodologies, tools, and frameworks) is retained by the contractor regardless of the IP ownership arrangement for project deliverables. This template is suitable for use across all Australian states and territories and is compliant with the Fair Work Act 2009, Copyright Act 1968, GST Act, Work Health and Safety Act 2011, and the Australian Consumer Law.
Contractor Offer / Engagement Letter (Australia)
Create a formal Contractor Offer / Engagement Letter for Australia that provides a clear, professional summary of the key terms of an independent contractor engagement. A Contractor Offer Letter is a shorter, more accessible document than a full contractor agreement and is commonly used to confirm the offer of a contractor engagement before or alongside a more detailed agreement, or for straightforward engagements where a comprehensive agreement is not required. In Australia, a Contractor Offer Letter serves several important legal and practical functions. First, it clearly communicates the terms of the contractor engagement — including the role, services, rate, payment terms, and duration — in plain language that both parties can easily understand. Second, it provides written evidence that the arrangement is an independent contractor engagement and not an employment relationship. This written evidence is important for sham contracting compliance under Part 3-1, Division 6 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), which prohibits businesses from misrepresenting an employment relationship as an independent contractor arrangement. Since 27 February 2024, maximum civil penalties for sham contracting increased to $469,500 per contravention for a body corporate. The ABN requirement is a central feature of the Contractor Offer Letter. A valid Australian Business Number (ABN) is the primary indicator that a worker is operating as an independent business. Under section 12-35 of Schedule 1 to the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth), where a contractor does not quote a valid ABN, the engaging business is required to withhold 47% (the top marginal tax rate plus Medicare levy) of the gross payment and remit it to the Australian Taxation Office. A Contractor Offer Letter records the contractor's ABN as a condition of engagement, protecting the engaging business from this withholding obligation. GST obligations are also addressed. If the contractor is registered for GST under the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth) — which is mandatory for those with GST turnover of $75,000 or more per year — the letter records this fact and confirms that valid tax invoices must be submitted for each payment. The engaging business may claim an input tax credit on the GST component of payments made to a registered contractor. The no employment relationship declaration is a critically important element of the Contractor Offer Letter. It confirms that the engagement does not create an employment relationship, that the contractor is not entitled to any benefits under the Fair Work Act 2009 or the National Employment Standards (including annual leave, personal/carer's leave, long service leave, and parental leave), and that the contractor is responsible for their own tax, superannuation, and insurance arrangements. This declaration supports sham contracting compliance and sets clear expectations for both parties from the outset of the engagement. Superannuation obligations are noted. While independent contractors are generally not entitled to superannuation guarantee contributions from the engaging party, certain contractors who are engaged wholly or principally for their personal labour and skills may be entitled to superannuation under section 12(3) of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth). The engaging business should seek independent advice if there is any doubt about whether a superannuation obligation applies. This template is suitable for engaging independent contractors across all professional disciplines and all Australian states and territories. It may be used as a standalone engagement letter or alongside a more comprehensive Contractor Agreement or Consulting Agreement.
Independent Contractor Offer Letter (Australia)
Create an Independent Contractor Offer Letter for Australia confirming a contractor engagement. Covers ABN, daily/hourly rate, project scope, and Independent Contractors Act 2006 (Cth) compliance.
Freelance Contract — Australia (Creative, Tech & Professional Services)
Create a professional Freelance Contract tailored to Australian law. Covers project scope, milestone-based payments, deposit, intellectual property assignment under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), revision policy, confidentiality, sham contracting compliance (Fair Work Act 2009 s357–359), GST, ABN, portfolio rights, and late payment interest. Suitable for graphic designers, web developers, copywriters, photographers, marketers, IT specialists, and all creative and professional freelancers across Australia.
Independent Contractor Agreement for Bookkeeping Services (Australia)
Create a legally compliant Independent Contractor Agreement for Bookkeeping and Accounting Services tailored to Australian law. Covers Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) compliance, BAS agent and tax agent TPB registration requirements, sham contracting protections under the Fair Work Act 2009, data security, Privacy Act 1988 obligations, confidentiality, professional indemnity insurance, and GST. Suitable for BAS agents, bookkeepers, management accountants, and payroll administrators engaged as independent contractors across all Australian states and territories.
Bookkeeping Services Contractor Agreement (Australia)
Create a Bookkeeping Services Contractor Agreement for Australia for engaging a bookkeeper as an independent contractor. Covers BAS services, confidentiality, ABN, professional indemnity, and Tax Practitioners Board registration requirements.
Caregiver Independent Contractor Agreement (Australia)
Create a legally compliant Caregiver Independent Contractor Agreement for Australia. Covers ABN requirements, NDIS compliance, aged care obligations, WHS duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, sham contracting protections under the Fair Work Act 2009, and privacy obligations under the Privacy Act 1988.
Independent Contractor Agreement for Consulting Services (Australia)
Create a legally compliant Independent Contractor Agreement for Consulting Services tailored to Australian law. Covers sham contracting compliance under Fair Work Act 2009 (s357–359), ABN and GST requirements, intellectual property assignment, professional indemnity insurance, restraint of trade, and confidentiality. Suitable for management consultants, IT consultants, marketing advisors, financial advisors, engineering consultants, and other professional service providers. Complies with the High Court contractor test established in CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd (2022) 275 CLR 165.
Hair Stylist Independent Contractor Agreement (Australia)
Create a legally compliant Hair Stylist Independent Contractor Agreement for Australia. Covers ABN requirements, chair rental or commission arrangements, GST, WHS obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, sham contracting protections under the Fair Work Act 2009, and IP ownership of client records.
Nanny Independent Contractor Agreement (Australia)
Create a Nanny Independent Contractor Agreement for Australia for engaging a nanny, au pair, or childcare provider as a contractor. Covers childcare duties, hourly rate, Working with Children Check, and insurance.
Software Development Contractor Agreement (Australia)
Create a Software Development Contractor Agreement for Australia for engaging software developers as independent contractors. Covers IP assignment, deliverables, hourly rate, ABN, confidentiality, and the Independent Contractors Act 2006 (Cth).
Virtual Assistant Contract (Australia)
Create a legally compliant Virtual Assistant Contract tailored to Australian law. Covers sham contracting compliance (Fair Work Act 2009 s357–359), ABN and GST requirements, data privacy and security (Privacy Act 1988, Australian Privacy Principles), system access and credentials, confidentiality, social media authority, response time commitments, and superannuation. Suitable for remote virtual assistants providing administrative, executive support, social media, calendar management, and general business support services across Australia.
Independent Contractor Agreement (Canada)
Draft a Canadian independent contractor agreement that clearly defines the working relationship to avoid CRA misclassification. This template addresses Canada Revenue Agency tests for contractor vs. employee status, covers CPP and EI obligations, PIPEDA data protection, IP ownership, and references the Copyright Act. Includes province selector for governing law and HST/GST provisions.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Babysitter (Canada)
Engage a babysitter as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Includes CRA classification guidance for babysitters versus employees, emergency medical authorization, child safety provisions, PIPEDA-compliant confidentiality, and GST/HST exemption for child care services under 14. Designed for babysitters who operate their own independent child care business and serve multiple families.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Bartending (Canada)
Engage a bartender as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Includes provincial liquor licensing compliance, responsible alcohol service certification requirements, CRA independent contractor classification guidance, GST/HST provisions, deposit and cancellation terms, and force majeure. Province selector for governing law.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Bookkeeping Services (Canada)
Engage an independent bookkeeper under Canadian law. Covers CRA classification, payroll processing obligations (CPP, EI, T4 slips), GST/HST filing assistance, record retention requirements under the Income Tax Act, PIPEDA compliance for handling employee and financial data, and professional errors and omissions insurance.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Caregiver (Canada)
Engage a caregiver as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Includes CRA classification guidance for caregivers versus employees, PIPEDA and provincial health privacy compliance, vehicle provision terms, force majeure, mutual indemnification, and GST/HST provisions. Province selector for governing law.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Consulting (Canada)
Engage a consultant as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Addresses CRA four-fold classification test, GST/HST obligations, IP ownership under the Copyright Act, PIPEDA confidentiality, non-solicitation, and provincial governing law. Designed to clearly establish independent contractor status and avoid misclassification.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Drywall (Canada)
Engage a drywall contractor as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Includes provincial building code compliance, occupational health and safety requirements, construction lien rights preservation, WSIB/workers’ compensation provisions, workmanship warranty, insurance requirements, GST/HST, and CRA classification guidance.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Hair Stylist (Canada)
Engage a hair stylist as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Includes booth rental or commission terms, provincial cosmetology licensing compliance, CRA classification guidance for salon-stylist relationships, client ownership provisions, product and supply responsibilities, GST/HST obligations, and confidentiality protections.
Independent Contractor Agreement — HVAC (Canada)
Engage an HVAC contractor as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Includes provincial trade certification requirements, ODP refrigerant handling compliance under CEPA 1999, National Building Code and provincial mechanical code compliance, construction lien rights preservation, WSIB/workers’ compensation provisions, workmanship warranty, insurance requirements, GST/HST, and CRA classification guidance.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Influencer Contract (Canada)
Create a Canadian Influencer Contract for social media promotional services. Addresses Competition Act disclosure requirements, Ad Standards Canada compliance, CRA independent contractor classification (RC4110), intellectual property under the Copyright Act, GST/HST obligations, and PIPEDA-compliant confidentiality. Covers content creation, platform specifications, exclusivity, compensation in CAD, retainer provisions, and province-specific governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Janitorial Services (Canada)
Create a Canadian Independent Contractor Agreement for janitorial and cleaning services. Includes CRA independent contractor classification guidance (RC4110), WHMIS compliance for cleaning chemicals, provincial workers’ compensation requirements, GST/HST invoicing obligations, and PIPEDA-compliant confidentiality. Covers service scope, schedule, compensation in CAD, insurance, and province-specific governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Nanny / Child Care (Canada)
Engage a child care provider as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Includes CRA classification warning (nannies are typically classified as employees), emergency medical authorization, background check requirements, transportation provisions, and PIPEDA-compliant confidentiality. Designed for providers who operate their own independent child care business.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Personal Training (Canada)
Engage a personal trainer as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Covers CRA classification, professional certifications (CSEP-CPT, NSCA), liability waiver and assumption of risk, cancellation policy, PAR-Q+ health screening requirements, WSIB/WCB exclusion, non-solicitation for gym environments, and GST/HST obligations.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Professional Services (Canada)
Create a Canadian Independent Contractor Agreement for professional services with Statement of Work (SOW). Addresses CRA independent contractor classification (RC4110), intellectual property assignment under the Copyright Act, GST/HST obligations under the Excise Tax Act, and PIPEDA-compliant confidentiality. Covers engagement terms, compensation in CAD, insurance, tax documentation, and province-specific governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Software Development (Canada)
Engage a software developer as an independent contractor under Canadian law. Covers CRA classification, source code ownership under the Copyright Act, PIPEDA data protection compliance, milestone-based delivery, warranty provisions, and GST/HST obligations. Designed for web, mobile, and enterprise software projects.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Trucking (Canada)
Create a Canadian Independent Contractor Agreement for trucking and freight transportation services. Addresses the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, federal hours-of-service regulations (SOR/2005-313), National Safety Code compliance, CRA independent contractor classification (RC4110), cargo liability, fuel surcharge provisions, and GST/HST obligations. Includes vehicle details, service territory, compensation in CAD, insurance requirements, and province-specific governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Tutoring (Canada)
Create a Canadian Independent Contractor Agreement for tutoring services. Addresses CRA independent contractor classification (RC4110), GST/HST obligations for tutoring services, PIPEDA-compliant confidentiality for student information, and province-specific governing law. Covers subject, session type, schedule, compensation in CAD, cancellation policy, and fee modification terms. Download as PDF or Word.
Independent Contractor Agreement — Virtual Assistant (Canada)
Create a Canadian Independent Contractor Agreement for virtual assistant services. Addresses CRA independent contractor classification (RC4110), PIPEDA data privacy compliance, intellectual property assignment under the Copyright Act, GST/HST obligations, and data security requirements. Covers services scope, availability, communication methods, compensation in CAD, and province-specific governing law. Download as PDF or Word.
Commission Payment Agreement Chile (Acuerdo de Cobro de Comisiones)
A Commission Payment Agreement for Chile — governed by the Código de Comercio Art. 273 and the Código del Trabajo Arts. 42–45 — formalizing the terms under which a sales agent, commercial representative, or contractor earns and receives commission on sales or transactions, including the commission rate, calculation basis, payment schedule, and dispute resolution.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Chile (Acuerdo de Nivel de Servicio)
A Service Level Agreement (Acuerdo de Nivel de Servicio — SLA) for Chile, governed by Código Civil Article 1545 and the Código de Comercio, defining measurable service standards, KPIs, availability targets, response times, penalty clauses denominated in UF, and escalation procedures for technology, outsourcing, and professional service contracts.
Storage and Warehousing Contract Chile (Contrato de Almacenaje)
A Storage and Warehousing Contract (Contrato de Almacenaje) for Chile — governed by Código de Comercio Arts. 807–855 — establishing the terms under which a warehouseman (almacenista) receives, stores, and returns goods for a depositor (depositante), covering warehouse receipts, liability for goods, insurance obligations, and tariff structures.
Audit Services Agreement Chile (Contrato de Auditoría)
An Audit Services Agreement for Chile — governed by Ley 18.046 Article 51 (mandatory external audit for Sociedades Anónimas) and Código Civil Article 2006 (service contract), establishing the scope of audit engagement, independence obligations, CMF regulatory compliance, and auditor liability under Chilean commercial and civil law.
Extrajudicial Debt Collection Agreement Chile (Contrato de Cobranza Extrajudicial)
An Extrajudicial Debt Collection Agreement (Contrato de Cobranza Extrajudicial) for Chile, governed by Ley 19.496 Article 37 (Ley del Consumidor), Ley 20.720 (Ley de Reorganización y Liquidación), and Código Civil Article 1545, defining authorized collection conduct, fee structures, prohibited practices, and reporting obligations for third-party debt collection agencies.
Cleaning Services Contract Chile (Contrato de Limpieza y Aseo)
A Cleaning Services Contract for Chile — governed by Código Civil Article 1545 and Código del Trabajo Article 183-A (subcontracting), establishing the scope of cleaning services, staffing obligations, chemical product compliance under Decreto Supremo No. 594/1999, and the principal company's joint liability for labour obligations to cleaning staff.
Commercial Mandate Contract Chile (Contrato de Mandato Comercial)
A Commercial Mandate Contract (Contrato de Mandato Comercial) for Chile — governed by Código de Comercio Article 233 and Articles 2116–2173 of the Código Civil, authorizing a commercial agent (mandatario comercial) to perform acts of trade on behalf of a principal (mandante), with defined scope, remuneration, authority limits, and liability provisions.
Equipment Maintenance Contract Chile (Contrato de Mantenimiento de Equipos)
An Equipment Maintenance Contract (Contrato de Mantenimiento de Equipos) for Chile — governed by Código Civil Art. 1545 — establishing a preventive and corrective maintenance service agreement for machinery, industrial equipment, or technology systems, with defined service levels, response times, and spare parts obligations.
Business Mediation Agreement Chile (Contrato de Mediación Empresarial)
A Business Mediation Agreement for Chile — governed by Ley 19.971/2004 and the Centro de Arbitraje y Mediación de Santiago (CAM Santiago) Reglamento de Mediación — formalizing the engagement of a professional mediador (mediator) to facilitate resolution of a commercial dispute between two or more business parties through structured confidential mediation.
Outsourcing Services Agreement Chile (Contrato de Outsourcing)
An Outsourcing Services Agreement for Chile governed by Código Civil Article 1545 and Código de Comercio Article 3, addressing the subcontracting labour law obligations under Código del Trabajo Articles 183-A through 183-F, by which a company engages an external provider to perform defined business processes, with joint liability protections and SII tax compliance requirements.
Independent Contractor Agreement Chile
An Independent Contractor Agreement for Chile governed by Código Civil Article 2006 and Código del Trabajo Article 8, establishing the absence of subordinación y dependencia and the independent nature of the service provider's work, with full bilingual EN/ES document text.
Private Security Services Contract Chile (Contrato de Seguridad Privada)
A Private Security Services Contract for Chile — governed by DL 3.607/1981 (Ley de Seguridad Privada) and Código Civil Article 1545, regulating the provision of licensed private security personnel, surveillance obligations, OS-10 Carabineros authorization requirements, and contractor liability under Chilean civil and administrative law.
Professional Services Contract (Honorarios) Chile
A Professional Services Contract (Honorarios) for Chile governed by Código Civil Article 2006 and SII Resolución Exenta N° 1.414 of 1978, establishing the terms under which an independent professional issues boletas de honorarios electrónicas through the SII portal and renders services without subordinación y dependencia.
Labour Subcontracting Agreement Chile
A Labour Subcontracting Agreement for Chile governed by Ley N° 20.123/2006 and Código del Trabajo Articles 183-A through 183-AJ, establishing the rights and obligations of the empresa principal, the contratista, and the subcontratista under Chile's subcontratación laboral regime.
Temporary Staffing Agency Contract Chile (Contrato de Suministro de Personal)
A Temporary Staffing Agency Contract (Contrato de Suministro de Personal) for Chile — governed by Código del Trabajo Article 183-F and Ley 20.123 of 2006, establishing the triangular employment relationship between an Empresa de Servicios Transitorios (EST), a user enterprise (empresa usuaria), and the temporary worker, with clear allocation of employer obligations, salary guarantees, and social security responsibilities.
Freight Transport Contract Chile (Contrato de Transporte de Carga)
A Freight Transport Contract (Contrato de Transporte de Carga) for Chile — governed by Código de Comercio Arts. 166–196 and Ley 20.395/2009 — establishing the terms for land freight transport between a shipper (cargador) and a carrier (porteador), covering cargo liability, insurance, delivery obligations, and CMR documentation.
Sales Commission Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Comisión de Ventas)
A Sales Commission Agreement (Acuerdo de Comisión de Ventas) for Colombia governed by Código de Comercio Articles 1287 through 1311 (comisión mercantil), establishing the terms under which a principal (comitente) engages a commission agent (comisionista) to negotiate or execute sales transactions, specifying commission rates, calculation methodology, payment timelines, exclusivity arrangements, and reporting obligations under Colombian commercial law.
Commercial Agency Contract Colombia (Contrato de Agencia Comercial)
A Commercial Agency Contract (Contrato de Agencia Comercial) for Colombia governed by Código de Comercio Articles 1317 through 1331, establishing a relationship where an agente comercial independently promotes and exploits the business of an empresario (principal) in a defined territory, with right to cesantía comercial upon termination.
Commercial Commission Agent Contract Colombia (Contrato de Comisión Mercantil)
A Commercial Commission Agent Contract (Contrato de Comisión Mercantil) for Colombia governed by Código de Comercio Articles 1287 through 1316, establishing a relationship where a comisionista executes one or more commercial transactions on behalf of a comitente (principal) in exchange for a commission fee, acting in their own name but for the account of the principal.
Consulting Services Contract Colombia (Contrato de Consultoría)
A Consulting Services Contract (Contrato de Consultoría) for Colombia governed by Código Civil Article 2142 and Ley 80 de 1993, establishing a professional advisory relationship between a consulting firm or independent consultant and a contracting entity for specialized technical, financial, or management consulting services under Colombian law.
Independent Contractor Agreement Colombia (Contrato de Prestación de Servicios — Contratista Independiente)
An Independent Contractor Agreement (Contrato de Prestación de Servicios — Contratista Independiente) for Colombia governed by the Código Civil Article 2142 and the Código Sustantivo del Trabajo Article 23, establishing a civil or commercial service relationship without labour subordination, defining scope of work, compensation, and the contractor's obligation to self-manage social security contributions.
Insurance Broker / Agent Contract Colombia (Contrato de Mediador de Seguros)
An Insurance Broker / Agent Contract (Contrato de Mediador de Seguros) for Colombia governed by Law 45 of 1990 (Ley 45/1990), Articles 1347–1360 of the Código de Comercio, Circular Externa 050 of 2012 of the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC), and Decreto 2555 de 2010, covering broker certification requirements, commission structure, portfolio ownership, exclusivity, termination rights, and compliance obligations before the SFC for independent insurance intermediaries operating in Colombia.
Sales Representative Contract Colombia (Contrato de Representante de Ventas)
A Sales Representative Contract (Contrato de Representante de Ventas) for Colombia establishing the terms of an independent sales representative relationship governed by Código de Comercio Articles 1317-1331 and CST Article 23, covering territory, commissions, exclusivity, performance quotas, and termination provisions.
Freelance Services Agreement Spain (Acuerdo de Servicios Freelance)
A Freelance Services Agreement (Acuerdo de Servicios Freelance) for Spain — governed by Ley 20/2007, de 11 de julio, del Estatuto del Trabajo Autónomo, Article 11, establishing the contractual framework for independent professional services with protections for economically dependent self-employed workers (TRADE).
TRADE Agreement Spain (Trabajador Autónomo Económicamente Dependiente)
A TRADE Agreement (Acuerdo de Trabajador Autónomo Económicamente Dependiente) for Spain — governed by Ley 20/2007 del Estatuto del Trabajo Autónomo Article 11, covering self-employed workers who receive at least 75% of their income from a single client.
Commercial Agency Contract Spain (Contrato de Agencia)
A Commercial Agency Contract (Contrato de Agencia) for Spain — governed by Ley 12/1992, de 27 de mayo, sobre Contrato de Agencia, Article 1, implementing EU Directive 86/653/CEE and regulating the commercial relationship between principal and independent commercial agent.
Self-Employed (Autónomo) Service Agreement Spain
A Self-Employed Service Agreement (Contrato de Servicios con Autónomo) for Spain — governed by Ley 20/2007 del Estatuto del Trabajo Autónomo Article 3 and Código Civil Article 1544, covering TRADE (autónomo económicamente dependiente), standard freelance, and professional mandates with IRPF withholding and RETA registration provisions.
Internship Agreement Spain (Contrato de Prácticas Formativas)
An Internship Agreement (Contrato de Prácticas Formativas) for Spain — governed by Real Decreto 1493/2011 Article 2 and Real Decreto-Ley 28/2018, covering university internships, dual vocational training placements, and extracurricular internships with mandatory Social Security registration obligations.
Independent Contractor Agreement Spain (Contrato de Prestación de Servicios)
An Independent Contractor Agreement (Contrato de Prestación de Servicios) for Spain — governed by the Estatuto de los Trabajadores (RDL 2/2015) Article 1.1 and the Código Civil Articles 1544–1546, distinguishing autonomous professional services from employment and regulating RETA registration and TRADE status.
Commercial Representative Contract Spain (Contrato de Representante Comercial)
A Commercial Representative Contract (Contrato de Representante Comercial) for Spain — governed by Ley 12/1992, de 27 de mayo, sobre el Contrato de Agencia, Article 3, and the Estatuto de los Trabajadores RDL 2/2015 for employed representatives, defining the scope of commercial representation, commission structure, territory, and applicable indemnity rights.
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