Question 1

What does this service comprise?

Accepted Answer

This service involves custom preparing an Independent Contractor / Consulting Agreement to your exact needs, covering scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property, and confidentiality.

Question 2

When is a contractor/consulting relationship appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Most businesses require the services of independent contractors, sub-contractors, or consultants who are not employees. Examples include: outsourcing digital marketing, engaging IT developers for specific projects, hiring specialist consultants, appointing sub-contractors to deliver client work, or engaging any service provider on a project or retainer basis.

Question 3

How does this differ from an Employment Agreement?

Accepted Answer

An independent contractor works autonomously, controls their own methods, typically works for multiple clients, and is responsible for their own tax affairs. An employee works under your control and supervision with associated statutory protections. Misclassifying employees as contractors can lead to serious legal consequences. If you need to hire employees, we also offer [Employment Agreements](/southafrica/southafrica-custom-employment-agreement).

Question 4

How long does delivery take?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is 3 business days from when we receive your completed questionnaire. If you need your agreement sooner, we offer an Express Delivery option which guarantees delivery within 1 business day. You can select Express Delivery as an add-on during checkout.

Question 5

What if I need changes to my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your order includes 2 rounds of revisions at no additional cost, which must be requested within 1 week of receiving your draft. This ensures you have ample opportunity to review the document and request any adjustments. Additional revision rounds beyond this can be arranged at a nominal fee.

Question 6

Who will draft my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your Independent Contractor Agreement will be prepared by a qualified South African attorney with a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law. Our attorney ensures the contractor relationship is correctly structured to avoid employment law complications.

Question 7

What information will I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

After purchase, you'll receive a detailed questionnaire asking about the parties involved, scope of services, deliverables and milestones, payment terms and rates, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality requirements, termination provisions, and any restraint of trade needs.

Question 8

Will my agreement comply with South African law?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your agreement will be drafted to comply with relevant South African legislation and case law. Our attorney ensures the relationship is correctly characterised as an independent contractor arrangement and includes appropriate protections for both parties.

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