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Subcontractor Agreement
Bring in freelancers to help on client work — with non-solicitation and IP flowing to you.
Quick answer
A subcontractor agreement is a written agreement used by agencies, studios, consultants growing a team in South Africa. This template covers scope tied to client project, pay-when-paid with 45-day cap, client non-solicitation, ip assignment on payment and more, drafted with POPIA, the CPA and the ECT Act in mind.
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What's inside
- 01Scope tied to client project
- 02Pay-when-paid with 45-day cap
- 03Client non-solicitation
- 04IP assignment on payment
- 05Confidentiality
- 06Independent contractor & tax
- 07POPIA clause
Good to know
Is pay-when-paid fair?+
It's common, and the 45-day cap protects the subcontractor.
Is a non-solicitation enforceable?+
Reasonable restraints are generally enforceable in SA; keep the period and scope reasonable.
Is this legal advice?+
No. It's a professionally structured starting point. For high-value or unusual deals, have an attorney review your completed document.
