An independent contractor is someone who works for themselves. They are also sometimes called freelancers, self-managed artists, independent artists, sole traders or contractors.

Contracts for creative work can help protect independent contractors and creative businesses. Sometimes an agent may manage and negotiate a contract on behalf of an independent contractor or business. But not everyone has an agent.

Self-employed artists and arts workers get to decide what price they will accept for their work. There are a few things to consider when working out the right price.

There are recommended minimum rates and fees for independent contractors for various types of art and arts work. They provide benchmarks for what might be considered fair and reasonable.

Invoicing is how independent contractors and businesses get paid. Find out how to invoice and what an invoice should contain.

In Queensland and NSW there are rules about how agents and managers pay and protect performers