IR35 Contractor Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This IR35 contractor agreement template is designed to reflect genuine outside-IR35 working by addressing the key status tests head-on. It covers status determination, substitution, control, mutuality of obligation, financial risk, equipment, intellectual property and confidentiality, helping contractors and clients in England and Wales document an off-payroll engagement carefully.

Who is this template for?

It suits limited-company contractors and personal service companies, clients engaging contractors under the off-payroll rules, and agencies and advisers who need a contract that evidences the realities of a genuinely self-employed engagement.

What does the template include?

The agreement is organised into clear, ready-to-complete clauses:

• Parties — identifies the contractor and the client.
• IR35 Status and Background — the IR35 position and status determination statement.
• Nature of Engagement — the basis of the engagement.
• Substitution — the contractor’s right to provide a substitute.
• Control and Supervision — how the contractor controls their work.
• Mutuality of Obligation — the absence of mutual obligation to offer and accept work.
• Fees and Payment — rate, VAT and payment terms.
• Equipment and Resources — provision of equipment.
• Financial Risk — the contractor’s financial risk.
• Intellectual Property — ownership of work created.
• Confidentiality — protection of confidential information.
• Termination — how the agreement ends.
• Liability and Insurance — liability and insurance requirements.
• Governing Law and Jurisdiction — confirms England and Wales law applies.
• Signatures — signing block for both parties.

Easy to customise

The template opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, set the status position, rate and terms, tick the relevant options and edit any clause to suit your engagement.

Format and scope

Download instantly as an editable Word (.docx) file and a print-ready PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England and Wales law and the off-payroll working (IR35) rules.