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

There are lots of independent contractors in the creative industries. When you work as an independent contractor, you have your own business. This page has information to help you work out if it’s the right business structure for you and some basics on setting up.

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.

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