> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shorpay.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Signing a Contract

> Review, complete tax info, and sign your contract on Shor.

When a company sends you a contract, signing is more than just hitting "agree." Depending on the engagement, you may need to submit a US tax form, accept EOR terms, or fill in extra employee information. Shor walks you through each step.

## The Signing Flow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Contract">
    Click the link in your invitation email, or find it in **Contracts** on your dashboard under **Pending signature**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the Full Document">
    Scroll through the whole contract. Shor surfaces key fields (compensation, term, notice, jurisdiction), but read the full text, not just the summary.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the Tax Form (If Required)">
    If your engagement is with a US business, Shor collects the right US tax form: **W-9** (US persons), **W-8BEN** (foreign individuals), or **W-8BEN-E** (foreign entities). Fields pre-fill from your profile; you review and confirm.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept EOR Terms (for EOR Employees)">
    If you're being hired as a full EOR employee, you'll also accept the EOR-specific terms that govern the employment relationship in your country.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Employee Requirements (for Employees)">
    Employees may be asked for additional details needed for onboarding: bank account, emergency contact, tax residency specifics, a supporting document upload, and anything else your country requires.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign">
    When everything is complete, click **Sign**. The signing is electronic with a full audit trail (timestamp, IP address, and signing device) and is legally binding in every country Shor operates in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Employer Countersigns">
    The employer countersigns. Once both sides have signed, the contract is fully executed and becomes active on the agreed start date.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What to Check Before Signing

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Role and Scope">
    Make sure the job title, responsibilities, and deliverables match what you discussed. If anything's off, raise it before signing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Compensation">
    Check the rate, currency, pay frequency, and any milestones or variable pay. Make sure it matches your agreement.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Start and End Dates">
    Confirm the dates. If you're a contractor, check whether the contract has a fixed end date or rolls indefinitely.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Notice and Termination">
    Understand how much notice either side must give to end the engagement. For employees, this is dictated by local law.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="IP and Confidentiality">
    Standard in most contracts, but read the specific wording. If you have existing IP you want to carve out, raise it before signing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Non-Compete / Non-Solicit">
    Some contracts include clauses limiting who else you can work for, during or after the engagement. These vary in enforceability by country, so know what you're agreeing to.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Requesting Changes

If something in the contract isn't right, you have two options:

* **Request changes**: message your employer from the contract page. They can update the draft and resend a new version for you to review.
* **Decline**: if you don't want the engagement at all, you can decline. The contract is cancelled. You can always re-engage later with a new contract.

## After Signing

Once both sides sign:

* The contract moves to **Signed**, then **Active** on the start date
* A PDF copy is saved on your profile for your records
* Your employer can add you to payroll runs and payments
* The tax form you submitted is archived in **Settings → Tax Forms**

## Saving a Copy

Every signed contract is available as a PDF from **Contracts** on your dashboard. Download it for your records, especially if you'll need it for immigration, loan applications, or tax filing.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Your Shor Account & Withdrawals" icon="wallet" href="/professional/payout-methods">
    How balances, linked banks, and withdrawals work.
  </Card>

  <Card title="View Your Payments" icon="money-bill-wave" href="/professional/payments">
    Track what you've been paid.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tax Documents" icon="file-invoice-dollar" href="/professional/tax-documents">
    Find the tax forms you've signed.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>