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Freelance deposits
Use this guide as an operational starting point, then adapt it to the client, the scope and the rules that apply to your work.
Decide the rule before the project moves.
Freelance deposits is easier to manage when both sides can see the expected result, the person who decides and the next action. Start with the facts that affect the project rather than a vague promise.
Put the decision in a shared record.
Write down the scope, date, amount or approval step that applies to this project. A clear record helps a client act and helps you avoid rebuilding the context from scattered messages.
Do not mistake a workflow for legal, tax or financial advice.
This guide offers operational guidance for freelancers. Check the official source relevant to your situation and seek qualified advice whenever the decision has legal, accounting or tax consequences.
Operational example
Deposit: a simple project sequence
For a €2,000 project, agree in writing on an €800 deposit, its due date and the work that starts after it is paid. The client sees the next action; you avoid starting production on an unclear promise.
- Tie the deposit to a concrete project step: booking, kickoff or first delivery.
- Keep the amount, due date and payment method in the same summary.
- Keep the payment confirmation with the project terms.
