Ask HN: How do I hire someone to write code for me?

Posted by pweepon on Saturday January 30, 2016 @11:24PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I'm a software engineer interested in posting software problems (with detailed specifications) on my site and paying for solutions.

Is it really as simple as print out / sign a contractor legal agreement and then send them the money when they're done? Are there any guides for do's and don'ts when hiring software contractors?

From my research I see that Nolo has a legal document for this[1], but it's US-centric (it's likely I'll be hiring people outside the US). LegalZoom also has something which I may try[2].

[1] https://www.nolo.com/products/independent-contractor-agreement-for-software-consultant-for-firm-noe3-pr231.html

[2] https://www.legalzoom.com/legalforms/independent-contractor-agreement

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Re:Ask HN: How do I hire someone to write code for me? by greenyoda on Sunday January 31, 2016 @12:09AM (#11005311)

In the U.S. there are tax reporting issues. If you're a business and you pay an independent contractor (U.S. resident) over $600 in a given year, you'd need to issue a 1099-MISC form and send a copy to the contractor and the IRS.[1]

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Form_1099-MISC

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Re:Ask HN: How do I hire someone to write code for me? by pweepon on Sunday January 31, 2016 @12:11AM (#11005316)

This is good to know. I'm located in the US, but I assume this only applies if the contractor is located in the US. I wonder if you need to do similar reporting if they are overseas.

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Re:Ask HN: How do I hire someone to write code for me? by greenyoda on Sunday January 31, 2016 @12:13AM (#11005323)

I've updated my original comment with clarifications.

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