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Most clients expect full transfer. "Portfolio rights" lets you show the work in your portfolio.
The freelancer may send a qualified substitute to perform the work. Supports outside-IR35 status.
Neither party is obliged to offer or accept future work. Supports outside-IR35 status.
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Contract Template Pack — £15 →Yes. While verbal agreements can be legally binding in the UK, a written contract protects both parties by clearly documenting scope, payment terms, IP ownership, and liability. Without one, disputes become expensive and difficult to resolve. Even for small projects, a simple contract saves headaches.
A comprehensive freelance contract should cover: parties involved, scope of work and deliverables, timeline, payment terms (amount, schedule, late payment interest), intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, revision limits, cancellation/kill fee, liability limitation, termination notice, and governing law. This generator covers all of these.
A contract becomes legally binding when both parties agree to its terms. For enforceability, it needs: an offer, acceptance, consideration (payment for services), intention to create legal relations, and capacity. Email acceptance and digital signatures are valid in the UK. However, we always recommend having a solicitor review your contracts.
IR35 determines whether HMRC treats you as employed or self-employed for tax purposes. Key contract clauses that support outside-IR35 status include: right of substitution (you can send someone else), no mutuality of obligation (no obligation to offer/accept future work), and control over how you deliver the work. This generator includes IR35-friendly clauses by default. Read our full IR35 guide for more detail.
Yes. A kill fee (cancellation fee) protects you if a client cancels mid-project. Without one, you could invest weeks of work and receive nothing. A typical kill fee is 25–50% of the total project value, which compensates for blocked time and opportunity cost. It's standard practice across creative and professional services.
Most clients expect full IP transfer upon final payment. However, some freelancers prefer licensing (you retain ownership, client gets usage rights). A good middle ground is "transfer with portfolio rights" — the client owns the work, but you can showcase it in your portfolio. Whatever you choose, make it explicit in the contract.
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