Hey, we’re Thera: The platform built for hiring and paying contractors, all over the world. We’ve got locally-compliant contracts in more than 150 countries—written to comply with local contracting laws in places like Indonesia.
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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 Indonesia.
Two main reasons independent contractor agreements are important—in Indonesia and in the rest of the world—are transparency and prevention. Having all the relevant information in writing, like payment method or scope of work, will help both sides reach their work goals without major issues. You don’t want to get to the day before the due date and realize your contractor misunderstood the key details of your project.
Having a written contract prevents you from misunderstands and legal issues down the line—and it can create more trust between you and your contractor.
Every contractor agreement in Indonesia (and, the rest of the world) can be broken up into two parts:
At first, you probably wondered if it would be better if you hired the person as an employee. The answer is usually no. The biggest reason most entrepreneurs choose to write up an independent contractor agreement with their Indonesian talent is efficiency. Onboarding someone as a remote employee will cost more and you won’t be able to start your collaboration for months! Contractor agreements give both you and the person you hire much more flexibility.
Here are a few of the key things that make contractors different from employees in Indonesia:
Of course, you can choose the route that is better for your business. But if you’re the type that likes more autonomy in the remote workplace, hiring a contractor is the best way to go. And who doesn’t? Just imagine, no hand-holding and a tiring 9 to 5 schedule! Your team will be relaxed and ready to thrive in no time.
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