This Self Employed Employment Contract is designed for use in Hong Kong when engaging independent contractors or freelance professionals. The document serves as a crucial legal framework for establishing clear boundaries between employment and independent contractor relationships, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong's legal requirements. It is particularly relevant in today's evolving business landscape where companies increasingly rely on flexible, project-based professional services. The agreement includes essential provisions for protecting both parties' interests, covering aspects such as service delivery, payment terms, intellectual property rights, data protection, and liability allocation, while maintaining the contractor's independence and self-employed status. This contract type is specifically structured to avoid any implications of employment relationship under Hong Kong law while ensuring all necessary business terms are properly documented.

1. Parties: Identification of the contractor and the company, including full legal names, addresses, and business registration details

2. Background: Context of the agreement and confirmation of the contractor's self-employed status

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Services', 'Deliverables', 'Project', etc.

4. Appointment and Status: Confirmation of appointment as independent contractor and explicit statement of self-employed status

5. Scope of Services: Description of services to be provided and key deliverables

6. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination

7. Fees and Payment Terms: Payment structure, rates, invoicing process, and payment schedule

8. Contractor's Obligations: Key responsibilities, quality standards, and performance requirements

9. Company's Obligations: Company's responsibilities including provision of necessary information and access

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of intellectual property created during the engagement

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

12. Data Protection: Compliance with PDPO and data handling requirements

13. Insurance and Liability: Insurance requirements and limitation of liability provisions

14. Tax and MPF Obligations: Clarity on tax responsibilities and MPF arrangements

15. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, governing law