Working Internationally - Freelancers

The freelancer market is a global market where the demand for professionals and skilled resources is increasing at a rapid pace year upon year. For the freelancer this brings more administration support complication which initially seems daunting but can be broken down in to key topics as follows:-

Competence Documentation
Your IFA IFP will satisfy all documentation requirements.

Finding Work/Agents
Job Diamond will enable you to satisfy this requirement.

Medical Fitness
A UKOOA medical and certificate of dental fitness will satisfy this requirement which is part of your IFP.

Medical Insurance
This should be provided by the agent or end user client and must include emergency evacuation and repatriation. Our service providers can also provide this if required.

Travel Insurance
This should be provided by the agent or end user client and must include emergency evacuation and repatriation. Our services providers can also provide this if required.

Work Permits and Visas
These should be managed by your agent or end user client and your IFP will provide them with all the information the need to process Work Permits and Visa applications.

Travel and Accommodation
This should be managed by your agent or end user client , care must be take regarding both of these issues when travelling to areas with security concerns, issues or high alert.

Security
It is paramount that should you take a contract out with Europe, USA and Canada that you are happy with the security arrangement defined to you by your agent. UK Government website gives guidance on areas of concern and hotspots.

Offshore Banking
For those freelancers who will become expatriates (non tax residents) within their country of domicile, IFA banking providers can facilitate offshore account solutions.

Taxation
This requires expert advice, normally all taxation in the country you work should be paid by the agent or end user client or full provision made within your charge out rate. You need to be sure that you can benefit from double taxation agreements and fully understand and manage rules for non-tax status if this applies to you.


IFA service providers will provide you with contact specialist in the above areas.