Social security legislation

Social security agencies such as the UWV evaluate the independence of freelancers on the basis of the actual circumstances. For example:

• the scope of the work;
• the number of clients;
• the level of turnover;
• the presentation to the outside world. 

If you work as a freelancer and are considered to be self-employed, the client does not have to deduct social security premiums from your freelance payments. If you are not considered to be self-employed, the client does have to deduct social security premiums.