A compliant independent contractor agreement for hiring in Argentina

Answering all your questions about independent contractor agreements in Argentina

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 Argentina.

Why do I need an independent contractor agreement in Argentina?

While Argentinian law does not require written agreements for independent contractors, it’s best to have one anyway. Independent contractor agreements are important for outlining the scope of work, deadlines, and compensation, and ensuring you and the contractor have an understanding before the work begins. 

The word to remember when it comes to independent contractor agreements is accountability. Written agreements prove that you and the contractor agreed on the terms of your business relationship initially, protecting both of you legally if the other party violates the terms of the contract. As the proprietor, independent contractor agreements also help protect you from tax trouble if you are sued for misclassification of an employee, because they provide a legal record of the nature of your professional relationship. 

In short, you need a written agreement if you’re working with contractors. In Argentina, and everywhere else you hire.

What do contractor agreements in Argentina typically need to have?

Every contractor agreement in Argentina (and, the rest of the world) can be broken up into two parts:

• Contract-specific variables: This includes things like scope of work, rate, and deadline. They’re the project-specific variables that you’ll include with each contract, and are totally dependent on what type of work you’re hiring a contractor to do.
• ‍Everything else: Besides things like scope and deadline, every independent contractor agreement in Argentina should follow a similar structure. If you want to grab your own contract with a compliant structure for Argentina, sign up to Thera

What makes contractors different from employees in Argentina?

Working with independent contractors is often faster, cheaper, and easier than onboarding a new employee. The differences between contractors and employees do not stop at the hiring stage, however, and it’s important to understand them before moving forward.

Here are a few of the key things that make contractors different from employees in Argentina:

• Contractors can set their own schedules
• Contractors can work with their own software and tools 
• Contractors can work for other clients 
• Contractors rarely receive benefits, like health insurance*

The main highlight of working with contractors is flexibility. Contractors are free to complete their work when, where, and how they want within the parameters of your written agreement. Meanwhile, you get to work with a variety of contractors depending on what works best for your company. The best part: If you and the contractor have a good experience, Thera can help you with each new contract your professional relationship brings.

*With Thera, you can get your contractors access to sign up for premium global health insurance, from SafetyWing, at a 50% discount.

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