{"id":3163,"date":"2024-10-01T11:07:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/?p=3163"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:43:39","slug":"good-practice-verything-you-need-to-know-about-useme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Useme legit? Everything you need to know about Useme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#What_is_Useme\" >What is Useme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#How_Useme_ensures_compliance\" >How Useme ensures compliance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#How_do_we_protect_both_sides\" >How do we protect both sides?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#What_about_taxes\" >What about taxes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#How_much_does_Useme_cost\" >How much does Useme cost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#How_does_Useme_work\" >How does Useme work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#Is_Useme_right_for_you\" >Is Useme right for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#Dont_take_our_word_for_it_%E2%80%93_hear_it_from_our_users\" >Don&#8217;t take our word for it \u2013 hear it from our users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/is-useme-legit\/#Quick_checklist_Is_an_online_financial_service_legit\" >Quick checklist: Is an online financial service legit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you&#8217;ll see how Useme works and what makes it a safe choice for freelancers and clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"responsive-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme is based in Poland and operates under European Union regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been running since 2013 and has processed over 500,000 projects in 170 countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither freelancers nor employers need a registered business to get started with Useme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payments up to 3 business days after the deal is closed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-404972929213\" style=\"max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: 2112px; height: 627px;\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"404972929213\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJdjlQEWZ9uhYlDm%2FQFDHf0hcFyAG9sY%2FTBYId5EG6FUw9KxdKwEHtKwCwSnlIRMZ9qLY3WeP0Hpr9lD4Q4kV2MujN%2FkZ3HhVl%2FQx6mT2MCAyiHeEoxLEX7gSHv%2Fx0UJ56Wh6Jus3fX14mCJdY4DrC0T%2BSXwEuAOhLuV4ekCUhTAI7FGQCIFBp0QbAAgw%3D%3D&amp;webInteractiveContentId=404972929213&amp;portalId=27198211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill;\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/27198211\/interactive-404972929213.png\" alt=\"Connecting freelancers and clients to work together. Fast payments. Global invoicing. Creat account\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Useme\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Useme?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme is an online platform that handles payments and formalities for freelance work. Useme:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formalizes the deal between the freelancer and the client,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues an invoice to the client,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfers the payment to the freelancer&#8217;s account in their preferred currency,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handles copyright transfer or licensing online, if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4380 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/is-useme-legit-everything-you-need-to-know-about-useme-3.png\" alt=\"is useme legit \" width=\"1120\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/is-useme-legit-everything-you-need-to-know-about-useme-3.png 1120w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/is-useme-legit-everything-you-need-to-know-about-useme-3-980x378.png 980w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/is-useme-legit-everything-you-need-to-know-about-useme-3-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1120px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme also runs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme Jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a job board with <strong>nearly 300,000 freelancers<\/strong>, where employers can post projects and freelancers can find new clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Useme_ensures_compliance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Useme ensures compliance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our European company acts as a bridge between freelancers and employers worldwide. We hire a freelancer based on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.useme.com\/en\/useme-terms-and-conditions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terms and Conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and buy their work. Then we resell that work to the employer and issue the invoice. At the same time, we transfer the money to the freelancer in their preferred currency. Both sides get a legally documented transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Szymon Czerny, a lawyer (LL.M.), explains:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often think that only registered companies can issue invoices. However, there are legal ways to issue invoices without setting up a business. Useme is one of them. Thanks to its business model, Useme can enter into an online contract with a freelancer and resell their work to their client. As a result, two registered businesses \u2013 Useme and the final client \u2013 make a purchase-sale transaction. Since Useme is a company, we can invoice the client for the freelancer&#8217;s work.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 Read the full <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/interview-with-a-lawyer-szymon-czerny\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interview with Szymon Czerny<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lawyer (LL.M.) for more details.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_we_protect_both_sides\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we protect both sides?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every deal on Useme runs on a secure system. Payments go through verified payment gates, and all files and documents are transferred safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme operates under EU law, which means it processes your personal data in compliance with GDPR \u2013 the regulation that sets strict rules on how companies can collect, store, and use personal data. You can find our full <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.useme.com\/en\/useme-privacy-policy-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Policy here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copyright is also covered. In the form, the freelancer simply picks one option: transfer copyright, a license, or neither. The employer gets a document confirming the choice alongside the invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme also handles <\/span><b>identity verification <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(KYC) and <\/span><b>sanctions checks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AML) \u2013 so neither side has to worry about who they&#8217;re working with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_taxes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about taxes?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Income tax<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme doesn&#8217;t withhold income tax from freelancers in countries other than Poland. Freelancers are responsible for settling their own taxes in the country where they pay them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Value-added tax<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VAT depends on the employer&#8217;s legal status. Companies get a reverse charge invoice \u2013 no VAT is added on the invoice, and the employer settles it locally. Individuals are charged 23% VAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_Useme_cost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Useme cost?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no setup or subscription fees, and creating an account is free. <\/span><b>Useme charges a service fee only when a deal is settled<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (see pricing for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/pricing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelancers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.useme.com\/en\/pricing-for-employers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The fee is covered by only one side of the transaction. Bank transfer fees are a separate thing \u2013 check the details in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.useme.com\/en\/how-to-set-different-payout-for-different-currencies#:~:text=lower%20your%20pay.-,Transfer%20fees,-Banks%20involved%20in\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Useme_work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does Useme work?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every transaction on Useme is called a deal. A deal is complete when the freelancer gets paid, and the employer receives a final invoice. Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Form<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The freelancer or the employer <\/span><b>fills out a form with the project details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You need to enter a brief description of the work, set the price, and provide the other party&#8217;s contact information. It takes about 3 minutes to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcdd If you\u2019re a <\/span><b>freelancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/freelancer-invoice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fill out this form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/fast\/demo-start\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">go through a demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcdd If you\u2019re an <\/span><b>employer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/request-invoice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fill out this form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work files<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The freelancer<\/span><b> confirms they completed the work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They upload a work file, like a screenshot, a report, or a sample of the work. This allows us to verify that the collaboration actually took place and legally process the payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Payment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We email a payment request to the employer, who pays via a secure payment link.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Payout<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We transfer the money to the freelancer\u2019s account usually within 24 hours (up to 3 business days in special cases).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Invoice<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The client receives the final invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Useme_right_for_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Useme right for you?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme works for both freelancers and employers \u2013 individuals or businesses of any size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A freelancer is an independent contractor \u2013 self-employed or without a registered business \u2013 who uses Useme to get paid for their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Useme is a good fit if you&#8217;re a freelancer who:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">works with international clients,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wants a simple, legal way to get paid without setting up a business,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wants to find new clients through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme Jobs.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employer is an individual or a business that commissions work to freelancers and pays for it through Useme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Useme is a good fit if you&#8217;re an employer who:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hires freelancers, especially from other countries,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wants invoices without handling contracts and less paperwork,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">needs a secure, documented way to pay for freelance work,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">works with multiple freelancers and wants to keep everything in one place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_take_our_word_for_it_%E2%80%93_hear_it_from_our_users\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t take our word for it \u2013 hear it from our users<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to answer &#8220;is Useme legit?&#8221; is to hear from people who use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/case-study-of-janek-krasoczko-indiedev-site\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Janek Krasoczko<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a freelance marketer for indie game developers, puts it simply:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme makes planning my work easier, because<\/span><b> I know the deal will be secure, and the payment will go through smoothly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers highlight saving time and staying legally covered. As Marta Goszczy\u0144ska, Senior Influencer Marketing Specialist, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/tears-of-joy-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tears of Joy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, says:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest benefit is that Useme is fast and easy to use. <\/span><b>We save time, keep our processes organized, and can move quickly <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even with many collaborations.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a legit platform to pay freelancers can go a long way. As Ilona Rutkowska, Senior Account Manager at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/goodonepr-useme-casestudy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good One PR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, points out:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to this settlement platform, we all feel a sense of <\/span><b>professionalism and legal security, which positively impacts our reputation and relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For platforms and marketplaces that work with many freelancers at once, <\/span><b>Useme also offers an API integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 so payments, invoices, and compliance happen automatically inside your own system.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This integration not only takes admin work off our accountants and speeds up internal processes, but most of all makes life easier for our users \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/whitepress-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhitePress\u00ae<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to see more? Here are case studies from companies across different industries:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/hobo-bunch-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/how-useme-helped-skrivanek-in-borderless-hiring-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translation agencies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/promotraffic-useme-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing agencies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/useme-icao-4-me-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/goodonepr-useme-casestudy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influencer agencies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/useme-growth-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting agencies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/groupmedia-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publishers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/tears-of-joy-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC and influencers agencies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/whitepress-case-study\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global link-building platform<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is Useme legit?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Useme is a registered company based in Poland, operating under European Union regulations. It has been running since 2013, has processed over 500,000 projects, and supports around 170 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What is Useme?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme is a platform that handles payments and formalities for freelance work. It connects freelancers and their clients so they can work together without paperwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do I need a registered business to settle deals on Useme?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Neither the freelancer nor the employer needs a registered business.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who signs the contract on Useme?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme signs the online contract with the freelancer. Thanks to that, the freelancer and the employer don&#8217;t need to sign anything with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How long does it take to get paid?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, the client transfers the money to Useme. Once we get it, we send it to the freelancer. Most payouts arrive within 24 hours after the deal is closed. In special cases, it may take up to 3 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do freelancers need to pay their own taxes?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme doesn&#8217;t withhold income tax \u2013 you&#8217;re responsible for settling taxes in the country where you pay them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do I need a Useme account?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancers need an account. Employers don&#8217;t \u2013 they get all the information, payment link, and final invoice by email. But we recommend employers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/users\/create-account\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create an account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too \u2013 it makes managing everything a lot easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What if something goes wrong with the deal?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every deal on Useme comes with documentation \u2013 uploaded files, invoices, and contracts. This gives both sides a clear record of what was delivered and when payment was made. And if you have questions, you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can always contact our Customer Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019re available by email and phone on weekdays.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJdjlQEWZ9uhYlDm%2FQFDHf0hcFyAG9sY%2FTBYId5EG6FUw9KxdKwEHtKwCwSnlIRMZ9qLY3WeP0Hpr9lD4Q4kV2MujN%2FkZ3HhVl%2FQx6mT2MCAyiHeEoxLEX7gSHv%2Fx0UJ56Wh6Jus3fX14mCJdY4DrC0T%2BSXwEuAOhLuV4ekCUhTAI7FGQCIFBp0QbAAgw%3D%3D&amp;webInteractiveContentId=404972929213&amp;portalId=27198211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill;\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/27198211\/interactive-404972929213.png\" alt=\"Connecting freelancers and clients to work together. Fast payments. Global invoicing. Creat account\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_checklist_Is_an_online_financial_service_legit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick checklist: Is an online financial service legit?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you trust any platform with your money, run through this list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ ] <\/span><b>Registered company.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Registration number and country of incorporation are publicly available. You can verify how long it&#8217;s been running and what real users say about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ ] <\/span><b>Operates under a recognized legal framework.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s based in a country with strong financial regulations, such as the EU or the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ ] <\/span><b>Transparent about fees.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pricing is clearly listed upfront \u2013 no hidden fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ ]\u00a0 <\/span><b>Explains how your money moves. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know how payments are processed, how long transfers take, and what happens if something goes wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ ]\u00a0 <\/span><b>Handles identity verification.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It runs KYC and AML checks to protect both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ ]\u00a0 <\/span><b>Customer support is reachable.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There&#8217;s a real person available by email or phone, not just a chatbot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ ]\u00a0 <\/span><b>Documents are protected. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracts, invoices, and files are stored securely and accessible to both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t constitute legal or financial advice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 63px; top: 234.984px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Useme legit? 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