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What does it mean to be a freelancer at Luminovo?

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Taxes

You're responsible to file your own taxes.

Social Security (e.g. Health Insurance, Pension Insurance, and similar)

You're responsible to follow your residence country's rules. Depending on your status, you may or may not be exempted from certain insurances, which would increase your immediate cash flow from your work for Luminovo.

You're also responsible for ensuring that you're not wrongly classified.

Paperwork & Permits

Invoicing works through Luminovo's service providers and should be no hassle for you.

Other permits, applications or similar paperwork required in your country must be done by you.

Deductions

As a freelancer, you run your own little business. Depending on your circumstances, that gives you more liberty to structure your finances, e.g. by making use of small business support or deducting expenses.

Generally, Luminovo cannot provide any specific advice.

Technical Setup

1. A service provider hired by Luminovo (e.g. Deel, Remote.com) provides a freelancing contract that is specifically tailored to your residence country.