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Non- Vat Invoice? How to invoice?

I have just finished my first freelance job as graphic designer in London. The client asked me an invoice. How can I create it? I have my NINo but I do not have a VAT number, is it possible to create a Non-VAT invoice? How can I do it? Thank you in…
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skills needed to do and find freelance web design work

I am considering learning the skills needed to become a freelance web programmer or web designer. I have confidence in back-end development but am learning more about front end. I live in India and you dont need many dollars converted to rupees to…
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How many hours can one freelance in programming part-time and still provide a good product?

I'd like to do freelancing, but I am really bothered because I do not want to get into a mess, biting off more than I can chew. The way I see it one has about 10-20 hours a week, more like 10 if they have a family. Is that a reasonable amount of…
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Import / export license for software development outsourcing

If I am based in the united States and outsourcing a software application development work to a individual in India. Do I need a import license or does he need to have a export license for me to be able to use and sell that software application…
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Client doesn't want to pay the final instalment and tries to negotiate for new conditions

I'm an Australian independent contractor. I have a hard-to-work-with European client who I'm happy to let go (and fire). We agreed to work on an app which had been delivered early last year. The client was satisfied with the works, and he's already…
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Computer troubleshooting service; change pay rate for more difficult problems?

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but if not please advise where may be better. It's not an ideal situation but I need money and I'm good with computers (actually just got my degree). Friends and family recommended I go to individual's…
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Finding talent agents for software developers

Although my skills with clients have improved over the years, finding new projects and negotiating with clients is still a very time-consuming process. I wouldn't feel too bad about offering 15-20% of the value of a contract, that I probably…
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Copyright - Teaching propietary framework for customer who has the licence

Framework (x) is under propietary licence, it's API and documentation is publicly availbale for anyone. Commercial use without permission is prohibited. Customer (A) is licensed to use the framework x and even sells products involving framework x.…
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UK resident freelancing for EU clients -- do I need to send a certificate of UK residence every time I invoice a client?

I'm a UK freelancer doing various design projects for some EU clients (Italy/France). I'm registered as a sole-trader in the UK and I've just sent my first invoice to a client. The client has asked for a certificate of my UK residence so that their…
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I've started working on Upwork and almost finished my first job, how do I deal with tax?

I've just started working as a ruby developer freelancer on the website UpWork (I live in the UK) ,but there are a few things I have no idea of so I was wondering if you could provide some knowledge on: tax vat setting up a company (and how to go…
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What laws classify an employee as a contingent worker?

I was reading this in Wikipedia: However, there is risk involved in avoiding these costs if an employee is improperly classified as a contingent worker. What laws make this a risk?
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Do I have to pay tax for contracting work in US

I'm from Vietnam and a vietnamese citizen. A startup in the US wants to contract me for 50 hours of work. They gave me an IRS form and suggested I fill it out. The form name w-9 So I have 3 questions here. Do I have to fill out the form? If I…
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What is implicit common practice in licensing software (client Javasript) for evaluation?

I am negotiating to provide a javascript front-end, for evaluation only. Instead of licensing software, the client asked for a not-disclosure agreement. As a purpose, it is clearly written for evaluation only, but it is not specified technical term…
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Payments overly procastinated

I completed a code work for a client; he accepted it and approved. The only thing we have are a few emails we exchanged with quotes and descriptions of what to do. I have an email where he says the work is good and they are happy with it. We agreed…
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Finding local clients from international sites?

Any tip for finding jobposts from local clients located in my area/country from sites such as Upwork etc? (I am looking for quick short projects, not necessarily paying well, and I would think such gigs are often advertised on such sites) I can…
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