Select your industry to pre-fill sensible defaults
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Graphic Designer
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Web/Software Dev
✍️
Writer/Copywriter
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Photographer
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Consultant
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Virtual Assistant
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Accountant
🎓
Trainer/Coach
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Translator
⚙️
Other
💡 This sets smart defaults for payment, IP, insurance, etc. All fields remain fully customisable.
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What is the client/company name?
The business hiring the freelancer/contractor
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What is the client's address?
Full business address including postcode
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What is the freelancer/contractor's name?
Full name or business name
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What is the freelancer's address?
Full address including postcode
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What is the service title or role?
Brief description of the services
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When is the contract dated?
The official date this agreement is made
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When do services begin?
The contractor's first day of work
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What services will be provided?
Detailed description of deliverables and responsibilities
💡 Be specific about deliverables and outcomes. This defines the scope of work.
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How long is the contract?
Duration of the engagement
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Fixed Term
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Ongoing
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Per Project
ℹ️ Fixed term for specific projects, ongoing for continuous work, or per project for one-off deliverables.
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How will payment be structured?
Choose the payment model
⏰
Hourly Rate
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Fixed Fee
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Daily Rate
💡 Choose the payment model that suits the work: hourly for time-based, fixed for project-based, daily for short contracts.
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What are the payment terms?
When invoices must be paid
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Immediate
📅
7 Days
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14 Days
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30 Days
🗓️
60 Days
⚠️ UK law allows 8% interest + £40-100 debt recovery costs on late payments (Late Payment Act 1998).
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Expenses and VAT arrangements?
How expenses are handled and VAT status
💡 Freelancers typically cover own expenses unless pre-approved. If contractor is VAT registered (£90k+ turnover), they must charge VAT.
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Where will work be performed?
Primary work location
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Fully Remote
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Client Site
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Hybrid
ℹ️ Remote work is standard for freelancers. If client site attendance required, specify frequency.
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What is the notice period?
Time required to terminate the contract
⚡
Immediate
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1 Week
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2 Weeks
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1 Month
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End of Project/ Milestone
💡 Freelance contracts typically have shorter notice periods than employment (1-4 weeks is common).
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Right to substitute work?
Can the contractor send someone else to do the work?
✅
Yes - May Substitute
✔️
With Client Approval
❌
No - Personal Service
⚠️ CRITICAL for IR35: True freelancers should have substitution rights. If you require this specific person with no substitution, it may indicate employment relationship for tax purposes.
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Who owns the intellectual property?
Ownership of work created
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Client Owns All IP
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Client Upon Payment
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Contractor Retains, Client License
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Shared Ownership
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N/A - No Deliverables
⚠️ Default UK law: contractor owns IP unless contract assigns it. "N/A" excludes the IP clause entirely for admin/support work with no deliverables.
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Confidentiality requirements?
How long must information remain confidential?
♾️
Indefinite
5️⃣
5 Years
3️⃣
3 Years
2️⃣
2 Years
💡 "Indefinite" typical for trade secrets. If contractor processes personal data (customer info, employee data), they're a data processor under UK GDPR.
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Insurance and liability requirements?
Professional indemnity insurance and liability caps
💡 PI insurance covers claims from errors/negligence. £1-2m coverage is standard. Cannot limit liability for death/injury, fraud, or IP infringement.
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IR35 and tax status?
Employment status for tax purposes
IR35 Notice: Medium/large private sector clients must determine IR35 status. If inside IR35, client deducts tax/NI. Key factors: substitution rights, control, mutuality of obligation, equipment provision, financial risk.
April 2025 Update: Small company thresholds increased (turnover ≤ £15m, balance sheet ≤ £7.5m) — more companies now qualify as small, shifting IR35 determination back to the contractor. From April 2026, Joint and Several Liability rules apply to umbrella company supply chains.
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Restrictive covenants?
Optional post-contract restrictions to protect the client's business interests
Important: Restrictive covenants must be reasonable in scope and duration to be enforceable under UK law. Overly broad restrictions may be deemed unenforceable by the courts.
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Any additional terms?
Optional extra clauses or requirements
Your Freelance Contract
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