Updated February 16, 2022
A North Carolina independent contractor agreement is used to establish the terms by which a contractor will complete a project for a client. Under common law, any individual or business that operates independently and works outside of a client’s normal course of business can qualify as an independent contractor. The written agreement states the amount of remuneration that the contractor will receive and the task(s) that they must perform. Most contracts will also include a project due date and/or expiration date for the agreement. Signed copies of the agreement should be kept by both parties for future reference.
“Independent Contractor” Definition – §96-1