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Answering all your questions about independent contractor agreements in Chile

You probably have questions. We’re here to answer them. Below, you’ll learn all the extra stuff you should probably know before putting together an independent contractor agreement for Chile.

Why do I need an independent contractor agreement in Chile?

In Chile, independent contractors are classified as workers who provide a service to another company without being a subordinate or having additional labor responsibilities to that company. To that end, it’s important to have a clear written agreement that establishes that your business relationship is consistent with Chilean contractor laws. Effective independent contractor agreements will detail the work to be completed, deadlines, compensation, and any other details relevant to your specific partnership.

Chilean contractors are protected by civil and commercial law, so it is crucial to have an independent contractor agreement for their legal protection—and yours. Written agreements help hold you and the contractor accountable to each other, giving you a legal defense if one party violates the terms of the agreement. As the proprietor, independent contractor agreements also help reduce your risk of misclassification trouble in the future.

In short—you need a written agreement if you’re working with contractors. In Chile, and everywhere else you hire.

What do contractor agreements in Chile typically need to have?

Every contractor agreement in Chile (and, the rest of the world) can be broken up into two parts:

• Contract-specific variables: This includes things like scope of work, rate, and deadline. They’re the project-specific variables that you’ll include with each contract, and are totally dependent on what type of work you’re hiring a contractor to do.
• ‍Everything else: Besides things like scope and deadline, every independent contractor agreement in Chile should follow a similar structure. If you want to grab your own contract with a compliant structure for Chile, sign up to Thera

What makes contractors different from employees in Chile?

For companies, hiring contractors is typically faster, cheaper, and easier than hiring a new employee. The differences between the two do not stop at the hiring stage, though, and it’s important to understand them before moving forward.

Here are a few of the key things that make contractors different from employees in Chile:

• Contractors can set their own schedules
• Contractors can work with their own software and tools
• Contractors can subcontract their work to other contractors
• Contractors can work for other clients
• Contractors rarely receive benefits, like health insurance*

One of the benefits of working with contractors is flexibility. In general, contractors may complete their work when, where, and how they choose within the terms of your contract. Unlike many employees, they may also pursue additional contracts with other clients that align with their interests and availability. Meanwhile, working with contractors is less risky for you, as you’re only committed to working with them for the duration of the contract. This affords you the freedom of finding the best talent for your company, and Thera can help with a contract for each new partnership you pursue.

*With Thera, you can get your contractors access to sign up for premium global health insurance, from SafetyWing, at a 50% discount.

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