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Freelance Contract for the Netherlands

Freelance Contract Template for Netherlands

A comprehensive freelance contract template governed by Dutch law, designed to establish and regulate the professional relationship between a client company and an independent contractor (ZZP'er). This agreement incorporates essential provisions required under Dutch legislation, including DBA compliance, while clearly defining the scope of services, payment terms, and maintaining the contractor's independent status. The document includes necessary clauses for data protection under GDPR, intellectual property rights, and specific Dutch tax and social security considerations, making it suitable for various professional service arrangements in the Netherlands.

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What is a Freelance Contract?

This Freelance Contract template is designed for use in the Netherlands when engaging independent contractors (ZZP'ers) for professional services. It addresses key requirements under Dutch law, including the Wet DBA, and clearly establishes the independent nature of the relationship to avoid misclassification risks. The document should be used when a company wishes to engage a freelancer for specific projects or services while ensuring compliance with Dutch employment, tax, and privacy laws. It includes comprehensive provisions for service delivery, payment terms, intellectual property rights, and data protection, adaptable to various professional service contexts while maintaining the necessary legal safeguards required under Dutch jurisdiction.

What sections should be included in a Freelance Contract?

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties - the client and the freelancer (including registration numbers, VAT numbers, and addresses)

2. Background: Context of the agreement and confirmation of freelancer's independent contractor status

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the services to be provided by the freelancer

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and termination provisions

6. Fees and Payment: Payment terms, rates, invoicing procedures, and expenses policy

7. Independent Contractor Status: Clear stipulation of the freelancer's independent status and control over their work

8. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of work products and pre-existing IP

9. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

10. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and insurance requirements

11. Tax and Social Security: Confirmation of freelancer's responsibility for tax and social security payments

12. Data Protection: GDPR compliance and data processing obligations

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Dutch law and competent courts

What sections are optional to include in a Freelance Contract?

1. Equipment and Resources: Use when freelancer needs specific equipment or resources to perform services

2. Substitute and Subcontracting: Include when allowing freelancer to use substitutes or subcontractors

3. Non-Competition: Add when restricting freelancer's work with competitors (must be reasonable under Dutch law)

4. Non-Solicitation: Include when preventing freelancer from soliciting client's employees or customers

5. Service Levels: Add when specific performance metrics or standards apply

6. Change Control: Include for projects where scope changes are likely

7. Force Majeure: Add when specific force majeure provisions beyond statutory provisions are needed

8. Insurance Requirements: Include when specific insurance coverage is required

9. Compliance with Client Policies: Add when freelancer must comply with specific client policies

What schedules should be included in a Freelance Contract?

1. Schedule 1 - Service Description: Detailed specification of services, deliverables, and timelines

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment terms

3. Schedule 3 - Model Declaration of Independent Contractor Status: DBA-compliant declaration of independence

4. Schedule 4 - Client Policies: Relevant client policies and procedures

5. Appendix A - Data Processing Agreement: GDPR-compliant data processing terms if personal data is processed

6. Appendix B - Service Level Agreement: Detailed service levels and performance metrics if applicable

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Netherlands

Publisher

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Document Type

Agreement Contract

Cost

Free to use
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