Independent Contractor Agreement
Scope, payment, IP assignment, non-solicit — everything you need for a defensible 1099 relationship with IRS-safe IC status language.
Why you need one
Defensible 1099
IRS 20-factor language that establishes the worker is a contractor, not an employee.
You own the work
IP assignment puts all work product in your company's hands, with the contractor retaining no rights.
No accidental benefits
Explicitly no health insurance, PTO, or retirement — which is what keeps them a contractor.
Avoid misclassification
Misclassifying an employee as a contractor can trigger serious IRS penalties — this agreement is your defense.
How it works
Answer a few questions
Takes about 10 minutes. Progress is saved as you go.
Pay a flat fee
Stripe checkout — cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay accepted.
Our expert team drafts it
State-specific, reviewed by an expert or partner attorney. 2 business days.
Download + sign
Delivered to your /account dashboard. Sign digitally or print + notarize.
What's in your document
- Independent contractor status (IRS 20-factor)
- Project scope + deliverables
- Payment terms + late fees
- IP assignment
- Confidentiality
- No benefits + no authority to bind
Make it legal — after you receive it
Company + contractor sign
Both parties sign. E-signature is fine.
Retain with 1099 records
Keep the signed copy with the contractor's 1099-NEC records.
Your defense, ready
If ever audited, the IC-status language is your first line of defense.
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- State-specific — every state's format supported
- Delivered to your /account dashboard within 2 business days
- CPA + attorney review before delivery
- Free amendments for 30 days