What does it mean to be a part of the Netguru freelancing community?
Being a part of our external talent pool means that we will contact you about current and upcoming project opportunities with Netguru. This means that we may have a couple of opportunities in store for you. Please bear in mind that as a company providing services for other companies, our projects may be linked with more ambiguity and longer decision logs. We consult and influence the stakeholders, but the final decision is for the client to make.
We act as a 3rd party, securing formalities (payments, invoicing, etc.) and your well-being on the project, but you work as a team extension directly with the client’s team.
What is the formal basis of the cooperation?
The formal basis of the cooperation is a B2B contract. You can sign it as a person officially running a business (preferably sole proprietorship), not a private individual. Kindly note that we cannot cooperate via business incubators or similar creations.
The company should be registered by you. We cannot cooperate via your friend’s or family member’s business activity.
If you don’t have it up and running once starting the recruitment process, you can set up your business after a successful recruitment process.
What does the recruitment process look like?
Recruitment processes may differ depending on what role you’re applying for. Usually, the Netguru part of the recruitment process consists of an HR Call, a task, and a technical interview. Thereafter, we sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and present your profile along with our recommendation to a client / clients. The final stage is meeting with the client. After this stage of the recruitment process, we can confirm your assignment and start the project.
Why should we sign an NDA?
We need to sign it to pass you the details about the particular project and send your profile to the client.
Does joining Talent Marketplace mean that I will be a Netguru employee?
Is there any probation period?
In most projects no, but it could be the case in some rare situations when we are requested by the client to do so.
When should I be ready for a new project?
As soon as possible! We do our best to make sure this doesn’t take long. We will inform you about the start date as soon as it is decided. This may vary depending on whether the project is an existing one or a new one at Netguru. Stay tuned and let us know if you are in any doubt about your assignment.
How long will my project last?
Can you share even some brief information about the project I am about to join? What type of project is it?
What are the standard working hours?
How does the company calculate the time spent on projects?
What is the payment procedure? Will the remuneration be calculated based on the hours worked?
Can you pay me via PayPal, Payoneer, Wise?
No. We’ll pay you your salary via a traditional bank transfer. You should have a bank account linked to your business registration.
What currency will my salary be paid in? May I change it later?
Usually, we pay in EUR, USD or PL, depending on your location and certain preferences. You can change the currency of your salary at any time.
Can I use the services of an external invoicing company (like xolo, remote.com, deel.com, Upwork) instead of setting up a business?
No. A direct cooperation on a B2B contract is the only option Netguru is eligible to use.
How much tax will I pay as a freelancer working with Netguru?
It depends on your individual tax registration and applicable rules. You should check that individually or consult with a tax advisor. Also, please check the double taxation arrangement that is applicable to your country of residence and Poland. Certain countries have signed a double tax agreement (also referred to as a double taxation treaty) that prevents the employed person from paying taxes twice for two different countries. Please verify yourself whether you are subject to an agreement like that. You can use websites like this one. In case of any questions, reach out to your recruiter.
When my project is over and there is a gap between this one and another, how will this situation be handled?
If there is a "gap", and a developer has received good feedback after their first assignment, we always try looking for new projects and assignments to keep the developer working. The collaboration we offer is based on a contract for a given project, so we can not always guarantee a smooth transition to the new assignment. But, in many cases we can. There is a lot going on in Netguru and the situation is very dynamic, which means that new opportunities pop up daily. Just please let us know what your preference is before your current project ends.
Can I negotiate the cooperation conditions in between the projects or during its course?
You may negotiate the terms after having worked on a couple of projects and gathered positive feedback from them.
Can I join Netguru Talent Marketplace and then be hired as a permanent employee?
Yes. This happens from time to time, but we can’t guarantee that. If you're interested in permanent employment rather than flexible freelancing you can always check the permanent employment jod ads on our website.
As a freelancer for Netguru Talent Marketplace, you're assigned to work on specific projects that fit your skills and requirements. If you wish to work with us long-term, you can also do so! After your project ends you're more than welcome to join another one.
What policy regarding vacation, national holidays and sick leave days do you have? How is vacation arranged?
We don’t offer paid holidays, but you can always take a break from the project for a while. Good practice is to request time off in advance and report it to your team leader. So please, let us know.
Do you provide insurance coverage? Or maybe any other social bonuses?
No. As we strive to keep our projects flexible and allow you to maintain freelancer status, we cannot offer that. Instead, we are proud to pay you fairly in order to allow you to take care of yourself and your family. We cannot offer you additional social benefits — because we are happy to work with people from all around the world, there are too many very different legislations to consider. Also, we keep in mind that you should be able to keep your independence and flexibility connected with your freelancer status.