A formal contract is usually necessary and is made available to the self-employed person in order to protect both the rights and obligations of the contracting parties. A freelance contract ensures that both parties know exactly what their relationship entails. This PDF template for freelance contracts contains the general requirements that should be included in an agreement with a freelancer. Use this freelancer PDF contract if you intend to hire freelancer for your company. For example, if the contractor is responsible for installing an Internet modem in a customer`s home, it may include that it is responsible for supplying the modem and installing the modem, laying Ethernet cables by ownership, and quality assurance to ensure that the device is working properly.