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Generate a complete, state-specific independent contractor agreement with California AB 5 language, IRS 20-factor guidance, IP assignment, and misclassification-resistant provisions. Protect your business and your contractors — free.

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Contractor Name Jane Smith, Designer
Client Acme Corp
State California — AB 5 applied
Project Brand identity design
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✓ California AB 5 ABC test applied. IRS 20-factor language included. Misclassification risk reduced.
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California AB 5 ABC Test Language

If your contractor is in California, LegalStack automatically applies the three-part ABC test language — the legal standard for worker classification. Reduces misclassification risk under California law.

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IRS 20-Factor Test Guidance

Every agreement includes guidance on the 20 IRS factors for worker classification. Helps establish that your contractor relationship is structured correctly for tax purposes.

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IP Assignment & Work Product

Clearly define who owns the deliverables — code, designs, content, reports. Prevents disputes about what the contractor created and who can use it.

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Confidentiality & Non-Solicitation

Protect your trade secrets, client lists, and business relationships with properly scoped confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions tailored to contractors.

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Scope, Payment & Timeline

Clear project scope, deliverable definitions, payment terms, and timeline. Avoids disputes by setting expectations upfront in plain English.

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PDF & Word Download

Download your contractor agreement as a PDF or Word document. Sign it with your contractor and move forward — legally protected from day one.

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Describe the project

Define the scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and payment terms. Takes 2–3 minutes.

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Set contractor and state

Enter contractor details and choose their state. LegalStack auto-loads California AB 5, IRS 20-factor guidance, and other state-specific requirements.

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AI generates your agreement

LegalStack generates a complete IC agreement with all standard provisions, statute citations, and risk flags. Download and sign.

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Why pay $50–$300/month when you can get the essentials for free?

Feature LegalStack (Free) Clio / MyCase PracticePanther
State-specific ABC/IRS test language ✓ All 50 states Generic templateBasic only
IP assignment clause ✓ Included Limited
Confidentiality provisions ✓ Included Basic
Misclassification risk guidance ✓ Included Add-on
Free to generate ✓ ✓ Free ✗ $29–$99

Common questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

What is an independent contractor agreement?
An independent contractor agreement is a legal contract between a business (client) and a self-employed worker (contractor) that defines the project scope, payment terms, deliverables, timeline, IP ownership, and confidentiality obligations. Unlike an employment agreement, a contractor agreement establishes that the worker is an independent business — not an employee — which affects tax obligations, benefits requirements, and legal liability.
Why does California require special contractor agreement language?
California AB 5 (Labor Code §2750.3) codifies the "ABC test" for worker classification: (A) the worker is free from the hiring entitys control; (B) the work is outside the usual course of the hiring entitys business; (C) the worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade. If all three are not met, the worker may be classified as an employee — triggering payroll taxes, benefits requirements, and legal liability. LegalStack automatically includes ABC-test-consistent language for California contractors.
What is worker misclassification?
Worker misclassification occurs when a business treats a worker as an independent contractor when they should legally be classified as an employee — or vice versa. The IRS, Department of Labor, and state agencies (including California EDD and DLSE) actively audit businesses for misclassification. Consequences include back taxes, penalties, and lawsuits. A properly structured contractor agreement with ABC-test language is your best defense.
Is LegalStack free to use?
Yes — the contractor agreement generator is completely free. No account, no credit card, no signup required. Generate a state-specific independent contractor agreement in under 5 minutes.
What should an independent contractor agreement include?
A complete contractor agreement should include: project scope and deliverables; payment amount and schedule; timeline and milestones; IP ownership of work product; confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations; non-solicitation of clients and employees; termination clauses; dispute resolution; and state-specific classification language (ABC test in California, 20-factor IRS test nationally). LegalStack generates all of these automatically.

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