Goods and Services Tax (GST) for Australian Users
In compliance with the Australian laws, Freelancer.com collects 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the services provided to users registered in Australia. GST is applied on all fees charged by Freelancer.com such as project and contest fees, membership fees, and exam fees, not on payments charged by freelancers to clients for projects completed on the site. This tax is collected by Freelancer.com and remitted to the Australian Taxation Office.
The 10% GST is listed on the invoices of the fees paid to Freelancer.com, which can be found on the Transaction History page.
The fees charged by Freelancer.com for its services are listed on the Freelancer Fees and Charges page.
Disclaimer: Freelancer and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors.