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This article explains how and when freelancers on Upwork can access their earnings, based on contract types like hourly, fixed-price, Project Catalog, or bonus payments. It outl...

With freelancers in over 180 countries around the world, we understand that each country has its own financial and legal requirements for independent freelancers and financial t...

This article explains how Top Rated freelancers and agencies on Upwork can access hourly contract payments five days sooner through faster payouts. While the client review perio...

Note: We are changing the term “escrow” to “project funds” across our platform, while maintaining the same trusted functionality. The way you use the platform remains the same—...

Upwork simplifies payments for hourly contracts by automatically invoicing clients for time you log via the Time Tracker app or add manually. Payments follow a set billing cycle...

The way you build your business on Upwork is up to you, so we can’t give you advice about what rates to set. Check out some of the best practices around setting your rate below....

This article explains Upwork’s security policies, emphasizing the importance of keeping freelancer-client relationships on the platform to maintain trust, payment protection, an...

This article explains how Upwork Payroll offers freelancers the flexibility to work as employees through a third-party Employer of Record (EOR) instead of as independent contrac...