Writing

Honest writing about global invoicing and freelance finance.

No listicles, no SEO filler. Just the material we wish we’d had when we started billing clients across borders.

Finance7 min readApr 14, 2026

The hidden cost of USD → EUR conversion for European freelancers

You billed $5,000 and €4,350 hit your bank. Where did the missing €300 go — and more importantly, how do you stop losing it?

Lena Hoffmann · Finance writer, ex-Xero

Tax9 min read

Reverse-charge VAT for EU freelancers: a practical guide

If you invoice EU business clients, you probably should not be charging VAT. Here's how reverse-charge actually works, and the three mistakes that trigger tax audits.

Thomas WeberApr 8, 2026

Business6 min read

How to price internationally without undercharging yourself

Freelancers in India, the Philippines, and Eastern Europe routinely charge 40–60% less than US and UK peers for the same work. There's no good reason to.

Priya SharmaApr 1, 2026