Taxes

Upwork is required to collect a 20% VAT on services for users in Albania unless a valid VAT ID is provided. This applies to membership fees, Connects, and freelancer service fee...

Upwork must collect a 20% VAT on services like membership fees and freelancer charges for users in Armenia unless a valid VAT ID is provided. VAT cannot be refunded after paymen...

Upwork collects a 10% GST on fees from freelancers, agencies, and clients in Australia unless a valid ABN is provided and GST registration is confirmed. GST applies to service f...

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...

Colombian freelancers and clients on Upwork are subject to a 19% VAT on services like membership fees and freelancer service charges unless they provide a valid Colombian VAT ID...

Freelancers in India may request a FIRA/NOC to document foreign transfers from Upwork. Upwork can assist by forwarding the request to payment processors, but not issue FIRC dire...

To withdraw earnings on Upwork, non-U.S. users must complete the W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E and a Statement of Source confirming work is performed outside the U.S. Missing or outdated f...

U.S. freelancers on Upwork must submit a valid Form W-9 with their legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN, EIN, or ITIN) to withdraw funds. This ensures compliance w...

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 18% GST on services like membership fees and freelancer service fees unless a valid GSTIN is provided. GST is applied at checkout and shown on i...

Upwork withholds Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) from freelancers in India as required by Indian law. As of October 1, 2024, the rate is 0.1% if a valid PAN is provided and linked ...

IR35 is a UK tax rule ensuring correct taxation for freelancers operating through a Personal Services Company (PSC) when working like employees. Clients must assess worker statu...

Freelancers in Kenya are subject to a 16% VAT on Upwork services such as membership fees, Connects purchases, and freelancer service fees, which is collected and remitted to the...

Upwork collects an 8% Sales and Services Tax (SST) on services for users based in Malaysia, including membership fees, Connects, and freelancer service fees. Providing an SST ID...

Freelancers in Mexico are subject to income tax withholding by Upwork due to local law. To minimize this from 20% to just 1%, users must provide a valid RFC number matching SAT ...

Upwork collects a 16% VAT on service fees, membership fees, and Connects purchases for freelancers in Mexico, as required by law. This tax does not apply to your earnings. To cl...

Upwork collects a 7.5% VAT on services for users in Nigeria, as required by local tax laws. This applies to fees like memberships, Connects, and freelancer service charges. Prov...

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 ...

For U.S. freelancers on Upwork, a Form 1099-K will be issued for 2024 earnings totaling $5,000 USD or more. This applies across all contracts and account types. You can receive ...

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...

Under Canada’s Reporting Rules for Digital Platform Operators (RDPO), Upwork must report earnings of freelancers residing in Canada. This includes all income, fees, taxes, and t...

Upwork provides a Form DAC7 to EU-based freelancers with any earnings, detailing net income, fees, taxes, and transaction count in USD per quarter. To receive it, freelancers mu...

Upwork must collect a 15% VAT on services for users in Saudi Arabia without a valid VAT ID, affecting membership fees, Connects, and freelancer fees. Users can avoid charges by ...

Upwork collects a 20% VAT on services for users in Serbia, including membership fees and freelancer service charges. Providing a VAT ID is optional and does not exempt users fro...

Singapore charges an 8% GST on Upwork services like membership fees and freelancer service charges. Freelancers can avoid GST collection by providing a valid GST ID in their acc...

Upwork is required to collect a 15% VAT on services like membership fees and freelancer service fees for users in South Africa. Providing a VAT ID is optional and does not exemp...

Switzerland charges a 7.7% VAT on Upwork services like membership fees and freelancer service charges, which Upwork is required to collect and remit. Providing a VAT ID is optio...

Upwork complies with tax laws globally by collecting and remitting applicable taxes like VAT or GST, and requiring tax forms (W-9 for U.S., W-8BEN/E for non-U.S.). Freelancers m...

Upwork is required to collect VAT from users in the EU unless a valid VAT ID is provided. This tax applies to services like fees and memberships and varies by country. Users can...

Upwork must collect 12% VAT on services for users in the Philippines unless a valid VAT ID is provided. This applies to fees like memberships and Connects. Entering a VAT-regist...