A Pennsylvania independent contractor agreement is used to define the working relationship of a freelance worker and their client. The completed agreement will relay the type of work to be performed, the payment amount and schedule, and the responsibilities of each party. It is essential that both parties execute the contract before entering into a business relationship to establish that the contractor is not an employee of the client.

The agreement also serves to provide legal protection to the client against damages caused by the contractor, and it ensures that work gets completed by the date stated in the agreement.