Taxes

Albania requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Albania if we do not have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax on good...

Armenia requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Armenia if we do not have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax on good...

As required by Australian law, Upwork collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from freelancers, agencies, and clients in Australia, unless you have provided a valid Australian...

To comply with Canadian tax laws, Upwork will collect Goods and Services Tax (GST) on purchases and fees from freelancers in Canada unless they have provided their GST/HST or QS...

Colombia requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Colombia if we do not have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax on go...

If you are working from India, you may need a Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) or Non-Objection Certification for Issuance of FIRC/FIRA (NOC) to document your foreig...

This article discusses the W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E, which are U.S. tax forms required for non-U.S. individuals and entities working on Upwork. Completing these forms allows freelanc...

Managing the financial side of your freelance business is important to your success, and following tax rules is a big part of that. While we can’t give you tax advice, we can te...

Georgia requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Georgia if we do not have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax on good...

India requires Upwork to collect goods and services tax (GST) and remit it to India’s government unless we have a valid Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) on f...

Note: As of October 1, 2024, the amount we are required to withhold from your taxes when you provide a valid PAN is reduced from 1% to 0.1%. Without a valid PAN, we are still r...

Tax rules are in effect for certain self-employed individuals in the United Kingdom and some of their clients. IR35, also known as the Off-Payroll Working Rules, may apply when ...

Kenya requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Kenya. VAT is a tax on goods or services, including our services to you, and rem...

Malaysia requires Upwork to collect sales and services tax, or SST, and remit the tax to the government of Malaysia. SST is a tax on goods or services, including our services to...

  While Upwork is your home for work, we know that your physical home could be anywhere in the 180+ countries where we operate. Because each country has its own rules and regula...

Nigeria requires us to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Nigeria. VAT is a tax on goods or services, including Upwork’s services to you, an...

Norway requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Norway if we do not have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax on goods ...

Note: Per IRS guidance, for tax year 2024, we are required to send you a Form 1099-K if you earn $5,000 USD or more in payments on Upwork. This minimum is a total of all your p...

Like any business, we’re required to comply with tax laws. When you earn funds on Upwork, you’re also required to follow the tax regulations that apply to you. As of July 1, 202...

Like any business, we’re required to comply with tax laws. When you earn funds on Upwork, you’re also required to follow the tax regulations that apply to you. Starting with tax...

IMPORTANT The EU’s tax directive, DAC7, which applied as of January 1, 2023, imposes tax reporting obligations on online marketplaces. For tax year 2023, we created a Form DAC7...

Serbia requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Serbia. VAT is a tax on goods or services, including our services to you, and r...

Singapore requires Upwork to collect goods and services tax, or GST, and remit the tax to the government of Singapore if we do not have a valid GST ID on file for you. GST is a ...

South Africa requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of South Africa. VAT is a tax on goods or services, including our services t...

Switzerland requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Switzerland. VAT is a tax on goods or services, including our services to ...

In this article: Introduction Links to tax articles, organized by country Introduction Countries and jurisdictions where you live or do business may charge taxes that apply ...

The European Union requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to your government if we do not have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax on goo...

The UAE requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of the UAE if we do not have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax on good...

The United Kingdom requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to your country’s government unless we have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax...

Turkey requires Upwork to collect value-added tax, or VAT, and remit the tax to the government of Turkey if we do not have a valid VAT ID on file for you. VAT is a tax on goods ...