Independent Employment Contract Template for Belgium

1. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of IP created during the engagement - include when intellectual property creation is part of the services

2. Non-Competition: Restrictions on competing activities - include when protecting market position is crucial

3. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting clients or employees - include for client-facing roles

4. Equipment and Resources: Provisions regarding tools and resources - include when specific equipment or resources are provided

5. Substitution Rights: Right to provide substitute contractors - include when service continuity is critical

6. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs and performance standards - include for output-based contracts

7. Compliance with Industry Regulations: Specific regulatory requirements - include for regulated industries

8. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances - include for long-term or critical service contracts

1. Schedule 1 - Detailed Service Description: Comprehensive outline of services, deliverables, and technical requirements

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment terms

3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels: Specific performance metrics and quality standards

4. Schedule 4 - Required Insurance Coverage: Details of mandatory insurance types and coverage levels

5. Appendix A - Company Policies: Relevant company policies that the contractor must comply with

6. Appendix B - Data Processing Agreement: GDPR-compliant data processing terms if personal data is processed