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Florida Independent Contractor Agreement Template

Use a Florida Independent Contractor Agreement to create a contract between an employer and a non-employee worker in Florida.

Published August 22, 2022

A Florida independent contractor agreement is a written contract between a Florida business owner and non-employee workers commissioned to complete an outsourced project for the company.

Below you can learn about an independent contractor in Florida and download a sample Florida Independent Contractor Agreement.

Table of Contents
  • What is an Independent Contractor in Florida?
  • What to Include in a Florida Independent Contractor Agreement?
  • Sample Florida Independent Contractor Agreement 

What is an Independent Contractor in Florida?

Also known as freelancers, independent contractors are self-employed workers who provide temporary services to individuals or Florida businesses. Independent contractors control how the job will be completed, provided the client is satisfied with the results.

Independent contractors don’t typically receive medical benefits or retirement packages from the people who they work for. Unless otherwise agreed, they usually provide their own tools and supplies for the job. However, independent contractors are still eligible for unemployment benefits.

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is very specific as to what does (and doesn’t) make a person an independent contractor. Just because a worker signs an independent contractor agreement doesn’t necessarily mean they are a contractor.

Surprisingly, a person still may not be an independent contractor, even if they own a franchise or Limited Liability Company (LLC), work remotely, and/or have registered an Employee Identification Number (EIN).

Even if a worker is classified as an independent contractor under some laws, other laws may consider them an employee. The level of control vs. independence is the main factor when determining whether a worker is an employee or a contractor. Federal and state labor laws protect workers from misclassification.

Independent contractors are classified as self-employed workers by the IRS. They are required to collect 1099 forms from all clients that paid them over $600 for work completed that year. Independent contractors file W9 and Schedule C forms, rather than the standard W 4 and 1040 forms.

What to Include in a Florida Independent Contractor Agreement?

You will need to include several key sections in your Florida independent contractor agreement. This will protect both you and the contractor if problems arise. Here are the essential aspects that should be included in your agreement:

  • Specify that the worker is an independent contractor who operates separately from the company and that the worker agrees to this classification
  • Describe the services the contractor provided in detail and the agreed pay that the contractor will receive.
  • Provisions for contract termination, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-compete clauses
  • An agreement that the contractor will provide compensation for any liabilities or damages that occur as a result of contract violation
  • Attest that the contract does not violate any pre-existing agreements with other individuals or business entities.

Independent contractor agreements help ensure that you will receive the services you’ve paid the contractor. The agreement also gives the contractor peace of mind knowing that they’ll receive payment for the job that was done.

Sample Florida Independent Contractor Agreement 

You can download a Florida independent contractor agreement in PDF or Word format below:

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Related Business Documents

  • Non-Compete Agreement: A non-compete agreement is a legal document stipulating that one party will not compete in the same industry or geographical area with another party.
  • Employment Contract: Use this document to hire an employee for your business, and define details like wages and working hours.
  • Notice of Contract Termination: Use a notice of contract termination to let a party, or parties, know you wish to terminate an agreement they'd previously entered.
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