Accounting services · Freelancers abroad
An accountant for freelancers with clients in other countries
OpenAccountants does the tax and accounts for freelancers, contractors and remote workers whose clients are in other countries. We work out where you owe tax, set up your invoicing and registrations correctly, and file your returns. AI does the routine work and an accountant is responsible. Start with a free 30-minute call.
Updated 2 October 2026
This is for you if
- Your clients are in a different country from you
- You move around, or live somewhere other than your clients
- You are not sure where you should be paying tax
- You want one accountant for both sides, not two
If you already ask AI about your tax, you will like working with us.
What we do for you
- Working out where you are tax resident
- Invoicing and VAT for foreign clients
- Self-employed tax returns
- Bookkeeping
- Registering as self-employed or setting up a company
How it works
1. A 30-minute call
Tell us about your situation. Free, no obligation.
2. A written quote
What is included, who is responsible and the price, before anything starts.
3. We take it over
AI does the routine work, an accountant reviews it, and you deal with a person.
Questions people ask us
Where do I pay tax if my clients are in another country?
Usually where you are tax resident, not where your clients are. Each country has its own residency rules and treaties can change the answer, so we check your situation on the first call and set it up properly.
Do I charge VAT to clients abroad?
Often not to business clients in another country, where the reverse charge usually applies. The rules depend on where you and your client are and what you sell, so we set your invoices up to be right from the start.
I move between countries. Is that a problem?
It needs planning. Spending too long in one place can make you tax resident there. We track it with you and flag it before you cross a line.
What does it cost?
We quote in writing after the first call, once we know what the work involves. The call is free and there is no obligation.
Guides we work from
Free to read, with their sources and who checked them. Add them to your AI and it answers from them too.
Talk it through with our team.
We work with clients in most countries. Where a piece of work needs a local licence, such as an audit, we tell you on the first call and how we will handle it.