Contracts

Rates, invoicing, contractor status and usage rights.

Freelancer Hourly Rates in 2026: What Clients PayFreelancer hourly rates in Germany average €103 in 2026. In the US, median salaries imply $68 to $147. How to check a quote and where rates are negotiable.
False Self-Employment in Germany: What Clients RiskFalse self-employment in Germany can leave clients owing years of social security. How the DRV tests contractor status and how to get a binding ruling in 2026.
What to Include in a Freelance Contract: 11 ClausesWhat to include in a freelance contract: scope, acceptance, fees, late payment, IP assignment, data protection and termination, plus sample wording to adapt.
Who Owns the Copyright When You Hire a Freelancer?Who owns the copyright when a freelancer creates work for you? Usually the freelancer, unless a signed contract says otherwise. US, UK and German rules.
Germany's Artists' Social Insurance Levy: 4.9% in 2026Germany's artists' social insurance levy adds 4.9% to fees paid to freelance designers, photographers and writers in 2026. Who pays, what counts, how to report.