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Subcontractor Agreement
Free subcontractor agreement template for a general contractor hiring a subcontractor for part of a project.
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This free subcontractor agreement covers 1. Scope of Work, 2. Payment, 3. Timeline, 4. Compliance, 5. Flow-Down Provisions with 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Subcontractor Agreement
Contractor: [Name/Company] Subcontractor: [Name/Company, License # if applicable] Project: [Description/Address] Date: [Date]
1. Scope of Work
Subcontractor will perform: [Specific portion of the overall project — e.g. "all electrical work per the plans dated ___"].
2. Payment
Total price: [Amount], paid: [Payment schedule tied to milestones/completion].
3. Timeline
Subcontractor's work must be completed by [Date], to keep the overall project on schedule.
4. Compliance
Subcontractor will comply with all applicable codes, obtain any required permits for its scope, and carry [insurance/licensing] as required.
5. Flow-Down Provisions
Subcontractor agrees to be bound by the relevant terms of Contractor's agreement with the property owner, to the extent applicable to Subcontractor's scope.
6. Indemnification
Subcontractor will indemnify Contractor for claims arising from Subcontractor's own negligence in performing this work.
7. Payment Contingency
[State clearly whether Subcontractor is paid regardless of whether Contractor has been paid by the owner ("pay-if-paid" clauses are restricted or banned in some states) — confirm what's enforceable in your state.]
Contractor: ______________________ Date: ____________ Subcontractor: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. "Pay-if-paid" and lien-waiver clauses are heavily regulated and vary significantly by state — have a licensed construction attorney review before using this for a real project of any size.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: 1. Scope of Work, 2. Payment, 3. Timeline, 4. Compliance, 5. Flow-Down Provisions, 6. Indemnification, …
- 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this subcontractor agreement template really free?
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What does this subcontractor agreement cover?
This business template includes 1. Scope of Work, 2. Payment, 3. Timeline, 4. Compliance. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Templates like this cover the common ground most businesses need, but they can't anticipate your specific deal terms, jurisdiction, or industry rules. Treat it as a first draft to build from, and get a business attorney's eyes on it before signing anything that matters.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 7 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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