Freelancers & Independent Contractors
E-Signature Software for UK Freelancers & Contractors
Your contract is your only protection. Get it signed properly, instantly, for £15/month — with a legally binding audit trail behind every signature.
UK freelancers and independent contractors lose thousands of pounds every year to scope creep, late payment, and 'we never agreed that' disputes — almost always because the contract wasn't signed properly before work began. VedaSign makes getting a signed contract as easy as sending an email. Your client clicks a link, signs in under a minute, and you both receive an automatic audit certificate proving what was agreed, when, and by whom. For freelancers working across IR35, IP ownership, and GDPR, a properly documented agreement is essential. VedaSign costs £15/month — less than one hour of most freelancers' day rate.
Common Use Cases
Freelance Services Agreement
Define project scope, deliverables, payment schedule, and late payment terms in a signed contract before any work begins. Under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998, a signed contract strengthens your right to claim statutory interest on overdue invoices.
IP & Intellectual Property Assignment Clauses
If you're creating work for a client — copy, code, design, photography — a signed agreement clarifying IP ownership is essential. Without it, ownership defaults are unclear under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, which defaults ownership to the creator.
IR35 Contract Documentation
For contractors operating outside IR35, a properly drafted and signed contract demonstrating substitution rights, lack of control, and financial risk is critical HMRC evidence. VedaSign's audit trail proves when the contract was executed.
Client NDA
Issue non-disclosure agreements to clients before sharing confidential methodologies, pricing structures, or access to third-party systems — signed and timestamped in minutes.
Change of Scope & Fee Amendment
When a client asks for 'just one more thing', document the agreed change and new fee in a signed variation. This prevents retrospective disputes and protects your original quoted fee.
Project Acceptance Sign-Off
Get clients to formally sign off completed deliverables. A signed acceptance document is evidence that work was delivered to brief and triggers final payment obligations.
£15/month
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Start Your 14-Day Free TrialFrequently Asked Questions
Are electronically signed freelance contracts enforceable in UK courts?
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally binding in the UK under the Electronic Communications Act 2000. VedaSign's audit trail — recording the client's email, IP address, timestamp, and document hash — provides strong evidence if you need to enforce payment or defend a scope dispute in the Small Claims Court.
How does a signed contract help with IR35?
HMRC uses the actual working arrangement to determine IR35 status, but a properly signed contract evidencing substitution rights, lack of mutuality of obligation, and financial risk is a key part of your defence. VedaSign's timestamp proves the contract was executed before the engagement began.
Who owns the copyright if I don't have a signed contract?
Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, you as the creator own the IP in work you create — unless you assign it in writing. A signed contract with a clear IP assignment clause is essential if your client expects to own the output outright.
Can my clients sign without paying for VedaSign?
Yes. Your clients sign via a free secure link you send them. Only you need a VedaSign subscription — clients never pay anything.
Is £15/month worth it for a freelancer?
One signed contract preventing a single payment dispute will typically save you far more than £15. VedaSign also covers unlimited documents, so you're protected across your entire client base for less than a cup of coffee a day.
Do I need a registered company to use VedaSign?
No. VedaSign is available to any individual, sole trader, or limited company. You can sign up and start sending contracts immediately.