Freelancing in Switzerland: The 90-Day Rule, AHV and Staff Leasing Explained
Switzerland pays well, but proving you're really self-employed is brutal. Melinda Braunke's cheat code: staff leasing, the secret weapon.
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Marc Clemens
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When Should Freelancers in Germany Set Up a GmbH?
Every 10,000 euros above your living costs loses 1,200 to tax you didn't have to pay. Alexander Keck on when a GmbH actually pays off.LegalMarc Clemens
False Self-Employment vs. Pension Insurance: The Two German Rules Freelancers Keep Mixing Up
What the German pension insurance looks for in freelance contracts, and how to draft agreements that hold up.LegalMarc Clemens
Pension Insurance Obligation as a Freelancer: What Does it Mean?
Some freelancers in Germany have to become part of the statutory pension insurance. You can learn more about the conditions and...Legal
Dunja Reiber
What to do When a Freelance Client Doesn’t Pay
If a client doesn’t pay an invoice, this can lead to problems for freelancers. We tell you what you can do in these cases.LegalDunja Reiber
Becoming a Freelancer: Checklist for the First Steps
Do you want to get started as a freelancer? Here you can find out what the steps are, what you should keep in mind and how you can...LegalDunja Reiber
Part-time Freelancing: What you Need to Know
Do you want to get started as a freelancer next to your permanent position? Here you’ll find out what you need to know about...LegalDunja Reiber
7 Things That Should be Part of Your Freelancer Contract
A freelance contract regulates your cooperation with a company as a freelancer. Here you can find out what you should pay...LegalDunja Reiber
Freelancing in Germany: Freiberufler or Gewerbe?
Freelancers in Germany don’t always get the Freiberufler status, but can also be Gewerbetreibende (tradespeople). Learn about the...LegalDunja Reiber
Writing Offers as a Freelancer: What Has to be Included?
Learn why it can be useful as a freelancer to write an offer, what has to be included in it, and what you should keep in mind to...LegalDunja Reiber
Avoiding False Self-Employment as a Freelancer: How it’s Done
Learn how you can prevent false self-employment as a freelancer in Germany and avoid legal problems for you and your clients.LegalDunja Reiber
Freelancer Registration in Germany: What You Need to Know
Is it enough to register as a freelancer with the tax office or do I have to register a business? And how does that work exactly?...LegalDunja Reiber
