A freelancer contract protects both the freelancer and the client. Here's what every UK freelancer agreement needs to cover — and what happens without one.
A freelancer contract — also called a services agreement or independent contractor agreement — is a written agreement between a freelancer and their client that sets out the terms of the engagement. Without one, both sides are exposed to disputes that are expensive and difficult to resolve.
Any freelancer who delivers work to a client for payment. Any business that engages a freelancer or contractor to deliver a project. The contract protects both sides equally — it sets mutual expectations and gives both parties a clear reference point if something goes wrong.
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