Subcontractor Contracts
It’s also critical to have a signed subcontractor agreement in place with any independent contractor you
bring onto a project. Such contracts prevent the independent contractor from taking a job with your
client, protect your company’s intellectual property, clearly define your subcontractor’s responsibilities,
and include other provisions that can help to ensure a healthy ongoing relationship with your
subcontractor.
To avoid costly legal fees, many smaller IT companies purchase standard 1099 independent contractor
agreement form templates that can be used unlimited times for a single price. Then, they may pay for a
lawyer or law student to review the completed contract, just to be sure all bases are covered.
The more information you can provide in writing up-front, the less confusion there will be as your
subcontractor works to implement the project. Creating a clear subcontract management plan and
agreement ultimately helps to ensure a smoother implementation, a stronger independent contractor
relationship, and a happier client.