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Guide to Freelancing
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Would an IT freelancer who wants to work overseas have more options as a UK employee?
Overview for Brit freelancers wondering if being on an organisation’s payroll in 2024 would make getting a job abroad easier.![freelancing overseas](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/as-a-uk-it-freelancer-what-are-my-options-if-i-want-to-work-overseas-LG4IBy5uzVHSBXHv.png)
As a UK IT freelancer, what are my options if I want to work overseas?
Explainer on the rules and regulations tied to landing freelance work abroad in the post-Brexit era.![freelancer limited company](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/the-most-professional-way-to-start-it-freelancing-it-s-as-a-limited-company-OQm0xEBYWmGcM52T.png)
The most professional way to start IT freelancing? It’s as a limited company
If tax-efficiency, limited liability and looking the part matter to you, then a limited company is your way to go.![sole trader freelancer](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/the-easiest-way-to-start-it-freelancing-it-s-as-a-sole-trader-CREKIOCd5ga6UKYw.png)
The easiest way to start IT freelancing? It’s as a sole trader
Starting your tech business from scratch is simplest, quickest and comes with key reliefs if you take the sole trader route.![top 3 freelancing benefits](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/top-3-ways-freelancing-in-it-can-boost-your-technology-career-1lFC1ejrzDqMxWJF.png)
Top 3 ways freelancing in IT can boost your technology career
Earnings, experiences and autonomy -- techies who go freelance get to maximise all three.![freelancing in IT](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/can-freelancing-in-it-damage-my-technology-career-oGsnVaZbUOPwD5OC.png)
Can freelancing in IT damage my technology career?
These four potential snags of freelancing as a technologist could trip up unwary IT employees, rushing to ‘go it alone.’![freelancer employment rights](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/are-freelancers-entitled-to-employment-rights-9cpQLV1axfcF9D6w.png)
Are freelancers entitled to employment rights?
You’re likely one of the millions who’ve chosen to ‘go it alone.’ But that doesn’t mean you’re totally without protections when you work. Find out your key rights and protections here.![Freelance accountancy](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/what-it-freelancers-should-look-for-in-an-accountancy-firm-1enD5p5TKmbfTFWk.png)
What IT freelancers should look for in an accountancy firm
Top 3 things computer contractors should look for in their accountant, by someone who knows (-- a veteran accountant to technology freelancers).![tech freelance business](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/a-comprehensive-guide-to-starting-a-freelance-tech-business-from-scratch-Cy7IUAAjxl9xQWJH.png)
A comprehensive guide to starting a freelance tech business from scratch
Everything you need to know to start your freelance tech business; from business plans and networking to marketing and funding.![Beware of recruitment agencies](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/what-tech-freelancers-using-recruitment-agencies-must-beware-BVWoft2pQ4wpTMU7.png)
What tech freelancers using recruitment agencies must beware
Six revelations by an IT staffing boss on what his less-than-reputable industry colleagues get up to.![freelancer horror stories](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/freelancer-horror-stories-and-how-to-avoid-the-same-terrifying-fate-v7JRjlO0mAQgBEvE.png)
Freelancer horror stories - and how to avoid the same terrifying fate
Don’t be like Graham, Rosie or Raj if you want to survive or thrive in the world of freelance contracting.![freelance invoice template](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/freelance-invoice-template-XcVy3rfDq3MhEiFx.png)
Freelance Invoice Template
Free invoice template. Again to save you time and make sure that if you have a Limited Company that you comply with the rules regarding having your address and company number on all invoices.![freelancer skills](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/top-5-skills-you-need-to-become-a-freelancer-2vJHgCUHfHGa4Otx.png)
Top 5 skills you need to become a freelancer
You will need to have a number of skills to succeed in freelancing, in our article we feature the top 5 skills you need to become a freelancer.![company name](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/5-things-freelancers-should-consider-when-naming-their-limited-company-Nm2iapowzOGY7D36.png)
5 things freelancers should consider when naming their limited company
The very first step to forming a limited company as a freelancer is picking an appropriate name. Here, company formation agents 1st Formations share their top 5 tips for choosing a name for your company.![Becoming an IT freelancer:](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/becoming-an-it-freelancer-10-tips-for-success-yHMGdUsWSIA7PBr8.png)