Are you a freelancer looking for information about VAT? Click here to learn more.  Starting this June, we will begin collecting the Value Added Tax, or VAT, on the Upwork fees t...

Hourly Contracts at Upwork can include three types of payments: standard hourly billing based on a freelancer's Work Diary, manual payments or bonuses, and additional recurring ...

Sending an offer on a fixed-price job requires you to deposit funds for either the whole contract or a lesser amount to cover the first milestone ($5 minimum per milestone). Thi...

You can split a payment between two billing methods by using the Pay Now button. You can choose how much of your balance you want to pay with your preferred billing method and m...

If you have an outstanding balance, a temporary restriction may be placed on your account until the balance is cleared. To clear your balance you should ensure you have an activ...

When hiring a freelancer, if you determine the relationship is best classified as an employee (rather than an independent contractor), we offer Upwork Payroll service through a ...

Upwork Payroll services can be utilized for international hiring. Similar to other payroll assignments, if you determine the relationship is best classified as an employee (rath...

One of the many advantages of paying your freelancers through Upwork is that you should not be required to file U.S. tax forms (W-2, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, etc.) for those freelan...