Important notes per Useme.com policy:
- Work does not start before the deposit (escrow) is paid.
- The client can pay by card/online or bank transfer (any bank fees are borne by the client).
- For companies with a valid EU VAT number, Reverse Charge applies (no VAT on the invoice).
- For individuals (B2C), the receipt is issued by Useme (Poland) with 23% VAT, in line with EU legislation.
Platform fees
For the client (employer fee) ~4.5% on the net amount (I account for this fee in the net amount I quote).
Cost examples for the client
Employer fee 4.5% on the net amount. No VAT added (Reverse Charge).
Net amount110 €
Employer fee (4,5%)4,95 €
Total paid114,95 €
Net amount130 €
Employer fee (4,5%)5,85 €
Total paid135,85 €
| Net amount | Employer fee (4,5%) | Total paid |
|---|---|---|
| 110 € | 4,95 € | 114,95 € |
| 130 € | 5,85 € | 135,85 € |
23% VAT is added on the net amount. The employer fee (4.5%) is calculated on the net amount.
Net amount110 €
VAT 23%25,30 €
Subtotal (incl. VAT)135,30 €
Employer fee (4,5%)4,95 €
Total paid140,25 €
Net amount130 €
VAT 23%29,90 €
Subtotal (incl. VAT)159,90 €
Employer fee (4,5%)5,85 €
Total paid165,75 €
| Net amount | VAT 23% | Subtotal (incl. VAT) | Employer fee (4,5%) | Total paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 € | 25,30 € | 135,30 € | 4,95 € | 140,25 € |
| 130 € | 29,90 € | 159,90 € | 5,85 € | 165,75 € |
* Any extra payment/bank fees appear at checkout and depend on the payment method (e.g., bank transfer).
Payment via Useme.com platform (Contract/Escrow)
A secure escrow process: the client pays the deposit, funds are held by Useme, i complete the work, and once the result is approved the funds are released and the final invoice is issued automatically.
Step by step
1. Project & price agreement (scope, timeline, cost).
2. I create the contract in Useme; the platform handles the paperwork and invoicing.
3. Deposit request to the client (pro‑invoice with secure payment link).
4. Payment & Escrow: upon payment the contract is created and funds are held in escrow until approval.
5. Delivery & Approval: I deliver, the client approves in Useme.
6. Release & Final invoice: Useme transfers the funds to me and issues/sends the invoice to the client. (Transfers are completed quickly, usually within a few business hours/day.)