Short answer
Working abroad, remote work rules, freelancing, contracts, social security and the legal side of work across borders. The answer to “How do I invoice German clients from abroad?” depends on a few factors below. Arthur can work through them for your situation and turn them into your Global Citizen Guide.
What it depends on
- Own entities. Whether the employer of record uses its own entities or third parties.
- Contractor compliance. Protection against misclassifying employees as contractors.
- Benefits and contributions. Statutory benefits, social security and supplementary benefits.
- Payroll and currencies. Payment in local currency and handling of exchange.
- Contracts and IP. Local employment contracts and intellectual-property assignment.
Warning signs
- Working abroad on a tourist status
- Employer-of-record chains with unclear liability
- Contractor setups that are employment in practice
Your situation, answered by Arthur
Tell Arthur where you are moving from and to. He covers:
- Whether you can work from abroad legally
- Employer of record or contractor
- What it means for social security
