The "independent contractor" bit of parent's post is what's relevant here. In the UK the Government has clamped down on freelancing by saying, simplified gross

The "independent contractor" bit of parent's post is what's relevant here. In the UK the Government has clamped down on freelancing by saying, simplified grossly, if you look and act like an employee, but claim to be an independent contractor using alternative and often more favourable remuneration strategies, then you'll be firmly disagreed with and instead you'll be considered an employee. The Govt considers this "disguised employment", not the freelancer. More on this: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-off-payroll-working-ir35 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-off-payroll-workin... But it's the key point parent is making - you need to know about this stuff for bringing in freelance talent in/from the UK. Not least because as a hirer/commissioning party the UK Govt will come after you if you have got it wrong!