Freelancer’s Legal & Tax Guide — Global Edition
Cross-Border Contracts, Invoicing, VAT & Tax Treaties for Solo Pros Worldwide
If you love the work but hate the paperwork, this book is your practical roadmap. Written for designers, writers, developers, consultants, and creators everywhere, Freelancer’s Legal & Tax Guide shows you exactly how to set up, protect, and grow a freelance business—at home and across borders.
What you’ll learn (and actually use):
• Structure & registration: choose a simple, scalable setup (sole proprietor, LLC/limited company, etc.) and register the right way.
• Contracts that protect you: scope, IP ownership vs. licensing, late-fee terms, deliverables, and revisions—without legalese.
• Invoicing & getting paid: airtight invoices, deposits, milestone billing, late-payment playbook, and payment platforms that work globally.
• Taxes made simple: income tax, VAT/GST/sales tax for services and digital products, provisional payments, and deductible expenses.
• Cross-border confidence: tax treaties, W-8BEN and similar forms, currency conversion, fees, and choosing governing law/jurisdiction.
• Disputes without drama: step-by-step escalation—from a polite nudge to formal demand and small claims/arbitration.
You’ll find real stories, global snapshots (Africa, EU/UK, US, Asia-Pacific), and clear checklists to keep you moving. The tone is friendly, the steps are concrete, and the focus is on helping you get paid, stay compliant, and protect your work—wherever your clients are.
Bonus Toolkit (included): printable checklists, a short-form service agreement, invoice and demand-letter templates, trackers, and visual guides.
“Freelancing is freedom with responsibilities; structure turns that freedom into a business.”
Whether you’re just starting or leveling up, this guide replaces guesswork with a system you can trust.