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Getting started
A broad view of independent work: what to check, what you're responsible for and which information to have ready.
From thinking about your first project to preparing your work setup. Use the guide to find the steps that apply to you.
A contract's title doesn't tell the whole story. Understand the distinction and when the working relationship needs a closer look.
Sending an invoice
What belongs on an invoice, and what should you check before it reaches your customer?
Taxes and filings
Taxes when you work for yourself
Get to know the main terms and the difference between calculating, filing and paying. A useful starting point before individual forms.
Which records should you keep for annual filings? See how summaries and supporting documents fit together.
An introduction to VAT in your work, invoices and records. Check which rules apply to the work you do.
Learn what the form is for and which information to review when it applies to your work.
What does calculated remuneration mean, and why can it matter when you work in your own business?
Expenses and payments
An introduction to pension contributions and the information you need to keep track of them in self-employment.
A receipt is the start of a good record. Learn why the expense's connection to your work and the supporting evidence matter.
What is tryggingagjald, and where does it fit? Start with the term, then look at the rules that apply to your situation.
Keep mileage and cost records together. This guide explains what to consider when you use a vehicle for work.
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