Legal Services
Legal Services for
Individual Contractors
The classification of employees as individuals, independent contractors has added legal obligations and tax responsibilities therefore requiring prompt legal advice at every stage of employment. Accutor offers legal services to individual Contractors from a broad spectrum of areas and services: be it immigration, taxation, contracts or contractual dispute, our team of qualified legal professionals ensure quick, hassle-free and cost effective legal services to independent contractors.
Accutor provides contract management for individual contractors and legal assistance with the help of qualified legal professionals, we assist in comprehending the nitty gritty of employment contract. By understanding the implications of the clauses of contract, we at Accutor, can assist in streamlining the workflow in the following ways:
(i) Contract creation and negotiation: defining the terms and expectations, negotiation and clarification of discrepancies so that the parameters set forth in the contract are acceptable to both the parties to the contract.
(ii) Immigration and Relocation services: for relocation and advice on immigration issues, Accutor, provides fast and effective migration and relocation advice.
(iii) Financial administration and tax optimization: the salaries, deductions and reimbursement of business expenses incurred, payment of the applicable taxes etc., in order to increase the net take home salary.
(iv) Tax and Insurance advice: to ensure that the independent contractors are covered in all eventualities.
(v) Dispute Resolution: assistance for peaceful resolution through effective mediation and negotiation for disputes arising regarding the terms of the contract.
(vi) Management of payroll: efficient payroll management for independent contractors by calculating the contributions and costs payable by employer and employees respectively.
Contract Lifecycle Management
As one of the quintessential parts of any employment, the creation of contracts, its implementation and execution is crucial at every stage. The reason being that the expectations of parties can change over a period of time and deliverables are actualized across jurisdiction. Additionally, it requires a great eye for detail, legal research? and practical knowledge.
Accutor provides proactive and methodical management of contracts coupled with in depth analysis from the beginning to completion as well as at the renewal stage. Click here to find out more about the Contract Management services available for individual Contractors
Alternative Dispute Resolution
In case of discrepancy between the Contractor and the agency or the client, Accutor, in its role as a third party facilitator assists in the peaceful resolution of disputes through meaningful negotiation and mediation on the terms that are acceptable to both the parties to contract. This helps save litigation costs, besides providing an effective and speedy solution for dispute resolution.
* Accutor acts as a Third Party Facilitator as distinguished from a Third Party Director of Proceedings.
Overview of the Specialist Legal Services
provided by Accutor
Employment and Labor laws: every aspect of the labour laws pertaining to hiring of independent contractors, their rights, obligations are studied. Ensuring legal compliance and advice in matters related to tax and payroll are some of the other functions.
International Law: with operations in over 60 countries, the Legal team is well placed to provide sound advice in legal matters governing International shores.
Immigration and Employment: relocation services and assistance relating to Immigration, visa and employment permit.
Intellectual Property Laws: we provide advice and consulting in matters relating to IPR, including filing of applications for trademark, copyright and Patents etc. that can help to correctly arrange the IP rights for contractors.