Sign Independent Contractor Agreements Online
Independent contractor agreements define your working relationship, compensation, and IP rights. SigPDF lets you sign them in your browser — no upload, no cloud storage, legally valid worldwide.
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Independent Contractor Agreements Explained
The independent contractor agreement is one of the most consequential documents in the gig economy and professional services world. It establishes the legal relationship between a business and a self-employed worker, protecting both parties and confirming the contractor's non-employee status. Getting this document signed quickly and correctly — without creating unnecessary copies on third-party servers — matters.
SigPDF processes your contractor agreement entirely in your browser. The compensation terms, IP clauses, non-solicitation provisions, and personal details stay on your device throughout the signing process. There is no upload to any cloud service.
Key Clauses in an Independent Contractor Agreement
- Independent contractor status — Explicit confirmation that the worker is not an employee and is not entitled to employee benefits
- Scope of work — Specific deliverables, project scope, or ongoing services
- Compensation — Payment rate (hourly, project, retainer), invoicing procedure, and payment terms
- Intellectual property assignment — Whether work product belongs to the contractor or is assigned to the client upon payment
- Confidentiality — Obligations to protect the client's trade secrets and proprietary information
- Non-solicitation — Restrictions on approaching the client's employees or other clients during and after the engagement
- Termination — Notice periods and conditions for ending the agreement
Legal Validity of E-Signed Contractor Agreements
- United States — ESIGN Act and UETA: e-signed 1099 contractor agreements are enforceable in all 50 states
- European Union — eIDAS: simple e-signatures on contractor agreements cannot be denied legal effect
- United Kingdom — Law Commission confirmed e-signatures are valid for contracts under English law
- Canada and Australia — Federal electronic transactions laws recognize e-signed contractor agreements
How to Sign a Contractor Agreement with SigPDF
- Open your contractor agreement PDF in the editor above
- Create your signature by drawing, typing, or uploading a signature image
- Place your signature on the signature block
- Add initials or dates on any pages that require them
- Download the signed PDF — ready to send to the other party
Frequently Asked Questions
Are electronically signed independent contractor agreements legally valid?
Yes. Independent contractor agreements signed electronically are legally enforceable in the US under the ESIGN Act, across the EU under eIDAS, in the UK under the Electronic Communications Act 2000, and under equivalent laws in Canada and Australia. A simple electronic signature meets the legal requirements for all standard contractor agreements.
What is an independent contractor agreement?
An independent contractor agreement (also called a 1099 agreement in the US) is a contract between a business and a self-employed worker. It defines the scope of work, compensation, IP ownership, confidentiality, and crucially confirms the worker's status as an independent contractor — not an employee. This distinction has significant legal and tax implications.
Is my contractor agreement uploaded when I use SigPDF?
No. SigPDF processes your document entirely in your browser. Your contractor agreement — including compensation details, IP provisions, and non-compete terms — never leaves your device. No upload, no cloud storage, no third-party access.
Why does independent contractor status matter legally?
Misclassification of workers as contractors when they are legally employees can result in significant penalties for the hiring business. The contractor agreement helps establish the independent nature of the relationship by documenting key factors: the contractor controls their own methods and schedule, provides their own tools, and works for multiple clients.
Can I sign a long contractor agreement with multiple exhibits?
Yes. SigPDF handles multi-page PDFs without any page limits. You can navigate through all pages — including IP assignment exhibits, NDAs, and scope of work schedules — and place your signature, initials, or dates wherever required.
How much does SigPDF cost for signing contractor agreements?
SigPDF costs from €2.08/month billed annually with unlimited document signatures. No per-document fees, no signing limits.
Can I use SigPDF for signing contractor agreements on mobile?
Yes. SigPDF works in any modern mobile browser on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Draw your signature with your finger, place it on the agreement, and download the signed PDF — no app installation required.