We have listed the major differences
As a freelancer, you work for yourself and are therefore your own employer, you decide when and for whom you work. If you work as an employee, you work for an employer and are often bound by a contract. Below, we briefly summarize the biggest differences between the two options.
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Employee |
Freelancer |
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Employed by one company |
Multiple clients |
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Employment contract |
Model agreement |
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Fixed hours per week |
You decide how much you work per week |
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Fixed salary |
Flexible income |
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Fixed hourly rate |
Different hourly rate per client |
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No administration |
Doing your own administration |
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Standard insurance for incapacity for work & damage to persons and property |
Not insured for disability & damage to persons and property, so option to take out insurance yourself |
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Accrual of pension, holiday pay and holidays |
Build up your own pension and holiday pay |
Note: As a freelancer you have a lot more responsibilities, but you also get a lot of freedom in return!