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Freelancer agreement

22 Oct 2026

This Freelancer Agreement is made on 22 Oct 2026 between Brightline Software Pvt Ltd, of 4th Floor, Prestige Tower, MG Road, Bengaluru 560001 (the "Client"), and Kavya Rao, of 12 Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038, PAN ABCPR1234K (the "Freelancer").

The Client engages the Freelancer as an independent contractor on the following terms:

1. Services. The Freelancer shall: Design 12 mobile app screens in Figma, with a clickable prototype and a style guide.
2. Timeline. Work starts on 22 Oct 2026 and shall be delivered by 21 Nov 2026. Delays caused by late inputs or feedback from the Client extend the timeline by the same period.
3. Fee. The Client shall pay a total fee of ₹90,000 (Rupees Ninety Thousand only), 50% advance, 50% on delivery. Invoices are payable within 15 days. The Client may deduct tax at source as required by law and shall give the Freelancer the TDS certificate.
4. Revisions. The fee includes 2 rounds of revisions. Further changes or work outside the scope will be quoted and agreed in writing before they start.
5. Ownership. On full payment, the Freelancer assigns to the Client all rights in the final deliverables. The Freelancer keeps rights in their pre-existing tools and know-how, and may show the work in their portfolio unless the Client objects in writing.
6. Confidentiality. The Freelancer shall keep the Client's confidential information secret and use it only for this work, during and after this agreement.
7. Independent contractor. The Freelancer is an independent contractor, not an employee. They are responsible for their own taxes, equipment and working hours, and may work for other clients.
8. Termination. Either party may end this agreement with 15 days' written notice. The Client shall pay for work done up to the termination date.
9. Liability. Neither party is liable for indirect or consequential losses. The Freelancer's total liability is limited to the fee paid under this agreement.
10. Law and jurisdiction. This agreement is governed by the laws of India, and the courts at Bengaluru shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Signed by the parties on the date above.

For Brightline Software Pvt Ltd (Client)

Arjun Mehta, Director

Freelancer

Kavya Rao

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How to make a freelancer agreement

Create a free freelancer agreement with scope, fee, payment terms, revisions and IP ownership, and download it as a PDF to sign.

1
Add the parties
Client and freelancer names, addresses, and who signs for the client.
2
Describe the work
The scope, start and delivery dates, and the revisions included.
3
Set the payment and sign
Fee, GST, payment terms and notice. Download the PDF and sign.

What is a freelancer agreement?

A freelancer agreement (or independent contractor agreement) is the contract between a client and a freelancer for a piece of work. It sets out what will be delivered, by when, for how much, how payment works, how many revisions are included and who owns the result.

Clear terms protect both sides: the freelancer gets paid on time, and the client gets the rights to the work they paid for.

Freelancer agreement format

A freelancer agreement names the client and the freelancer, then lists clauses on services, timeline, fee and payment schedule, revisions, ownership of the work, confidentiality, independent contractor status, termination, liability and governing law. Both sign it.

Clients often deduct TDS on professional fees and give the freelancer a TDS certificate. GST-registered freelancers add GST to their invoices.

Rules that apply

A freelance contract is a contract

The agreement is enforceable under the Indian Contract Act when both parties agree to its terms for lawful consideration.

Source: India Code — Indian Contract Act, 1872

GST registration for freelancers

Freelancers supplying services must register for GST once their turnover crosses the threshold, or when supplying services outside their state or abroad in some cases.

Source: GST portal — registration

What each field means

Field	What to enter	Example
Client	The client's name or company.	Brightline Software Pvt Ltd
Client's address	The client's address.	—
Signed for the client by	Who signs for the client.	Arjun Mehta, Director
Freelancer	Your name, or your business name.	Kavya Rao
Freelancer's address	Your address.	—
Freelancer's PAN (optional)	Optional: your PAN, used for TDS.	—
Work to be done	Exactly what you'll deliver. The more specific, the fewer disputes.	—
Start date	When work starts.	—
Delivery date	When the work is due.	—
Total fee	The total fee in rupees.	—
GST extra, as applicable (freelancer is GST-registered)	Tick if you're GST-registered and will add GST to your invoices.	—
Payment terms	How the fee is paid: advance, on delivery, milestones or monthly.	—
Invoices payable within (days)	Days the client has to pay each invoice.	—
Rounds of revisions included	Rounds of changes included in the fee.	—
Termination notice (days)	Notice either side must give to end the agreement.	—
Courts at (city)	The city whose courts handle disputes.	—
Date of agreement	The date you both sign.	—

Good to know

Do freelancers need a contract in India?

It's strongly advised. A written agreement on scope, fee and payment terms is your main protection if a client doesn't pay.

Who owns the work in a freelance contract?

Whatever the agreement says. This one transfers rights in the final deliverables to the client once they've paid in full.

Will the client deduct TDS from my fee?

Businesses usually deduct TDS on professional fees above the yearly threshold and give you a certificate you can use when filing your return.

Do I need to charge GST as a freelancer?

Only if you're GST-registered. Registration is needed above the turnover threshold, and in some other cases.

Does a freelancer agreement need stamp paper?

Agreements usually attract a small state stamp duty. E-stamping is quick, and an unstamped agreement can't be used as evidence until the duty is paid.

Is my data stored anywhere?

No. The agreement is made in your browser and its details never leave your device.

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