An independent contractor is a self-employed person with or without employees. In this guide, independent contractor is used interchangeably with the terms self employed and small business owner

If you are considering becoming an independent contractor, How to Become an Independent Contractor (PDF) is for you.

In today’s changing economy, businesses are increasingly using contracted services. These contractors supply a broad range of services including labour supply, environmental monitoring, pallet manufacturing, safety clothing manufacturing, electrical maintenance, pipe hauling, ultra sonic cleaning, and much more. Many others have skills they can use to work independently; for example freelance writers or consultants.

What information does the guide contain?

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• I Want to Be an Independent Contractor
• Independent Contractors are NOT Employees
  • Control
  • Ownership of Tools
  • Chance of Profit/ Risk of Loss
  • Integration
• Starting Your Business
  • Structure
  • Licensing
  • Taxation
  • Workers’ Compensation Board
  • Insurance
• Running Your Business
  • Contracts
  • Getting Jobs
  • Pricing Your Bids
  • Project and Time Management
• Advice from Fellow Business Owners
• Case Studies
• Conclusion
• Additional Information Sources

For a copy of the booklet call 1-800-272-9675.

• Aboriginal Business Development Services - ABDS
• Guest Advisor Program Service
• Employee or Self-Employed?
• Contractor Or Employee? Guidelines for Alberta
• Self-Employment: Is it for me?

Prepared for Alberta International, Intergovernmental & Aboriginal Relations by The Business Link Business Service Centre

Alberta Contacts:

The Business Link Business Service Centre
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Telephone: 403-221-7800
Fax: 403-221-7817
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The Business Link Business Service Centre
10160 103 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0X6

10158 103 Street (just south of our main entrance)
Telephone: 780-422-7722
Fax: 780-422-0055Toll-free (information): 1-800-272-9675
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.
Web site: http://www.canadabusiness.ab.ca