FOR TALENTS
Freelance platform fees in Europe
When comparing freelance platform fees in Europe, start with the charges that apply to you. On VirtualMasst, talents pay the Iris subscription of €15 per month from account approval and the Calla fee of €35 on a confirmed hire.
You set your professional rate and agree it directly with the employer. Payouts are issued 15 calendar days after the employer releases payment for completed work.
- Iris subscription: €15 per month from account approval
- Calla fee: €35 per confirmed hire
- You set and agree your professional rate directly
WHO IT APPLIES TO
Who pays the talent fees
The talent fee structure applies to independent professionals using VirtualMasst.
Freelancer
A freelancer is hired to produce a deliverable, such as design, code, copy, photography or another defined output.
Factor the platform charges into the rate and commercial terms you are comfortable agreeing for your work.
Consultant
A consultant advises on strategy or decisions by analysing a situation, recommending actions and helping guide direction.
The same published talent fee structure applies when you work through VirtualMasst as an independent consultant.
YOUR FEES
How freelance platform fees in Europe work for talents
Understand each part before deciding which jobs fit your independent business.
Iris monthly subscription
The Iris fee is €15 per month, starting from the day your account is approved.
Calla confirmed-hire fee
The Calla fee is €35 per confirmed hire. It is deducted before payout.
Your professional rate
Each talent sets their own professional rate. You agree the rate directly with the employer before the work begins.
Payout timing
Payouts are issued 15 calendar days after the employer releases payment for completed work.
OPPORTUNITIES
Consider the fees alongside the jobs you pursue
Public jobs
Published jobs in the public category are visible to registered talents.
- Review whether the job fits your expertise
- Consider the scope and rate before applying
Private invitations
Published jobs in the private category are visible only to invited talents.
- Review the proposed work
- Check whether the commercial terms suit you
Found through profiles
Employers browse by job category and talent titles.
- Keep your expertise clear
- Keep your availability and professional details current
- Set a rate that reflects the work you provide
BEFORE APPLYING
Review the commercial fit before you apply
Check the job
Review the scope, expected outcome and timing before deciding whether the opportunity fits your expertise.
Consider your rate
Know the professional rate you want to agree and how the Iris and Calla fees fit into your own commercial planning.
Apply
If the job fits your expertise, availability and commercial requirements, apply and wait for the employer to contact you.
COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
Agree the job and commercial terms
Agree the job directly with the employer before work begins.
- The deliverable and expected outcome
- Your professional rate
- The time commitment
- Acceptance criteria
- Several projects for a larger job, if the employer chooses to split the work
- How changes affect the scope, timing and rate
PAYMENT
Fees, checks and payout timing
The Iris subscription is €15 per month from account approval. The Calla fee is €35 per confirmed hire and is deducted before payout. Payouts are issued 15 calendar days after the employer releases payment for completed work.
- You set your professional rate and agree it directly with the employer
- Connect Stripe and complete the required identity, banking and compliance checks before you can be paid
- Your profile is reviewed and approved by the VirtualMasst team
- Employers pay upfront by credit card or bank transfer through Stripe
- Funds are held within the Stripe payment flow until release
- Talents across Europe can use VirtualMasst’s PEPPOL invoicing when required
POSITIONING
Your rate is part of your professional positioning
Your rate sits alongside your expertise, experience and the outcomes you deliver. When comparing opportunities, consider the complete job rather than looking at the platform charge in isolation.
Profiles that demonstrate capability
- Clear specialist expertise
- Relevant completed work
- The business context behind your experience
- The outcomes you delivered
- Current availability
Keep your commercial position clear
Know the rate you want to agree, the work that rate covers and how the published Iris and Calla fees affect your own earnings calculation.
ACCEPTING THE OFFER
Review the commercial terms before accepting
Accepting an offer
When an employer invites you to a job, review the scope, project structure, timing and agreed rate.
If the job and commercial terms fit your expectations, you can accept the offer and prepare to begin once pre-funding is in place.
Declining an offer
If the job does not fit your expertise, availability or commercial requirements, you can decline it.
Declining means you are not taking the job and allows the employer to continue with other talents.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Prepare for the job
- Know your professional rate and availability
- Allow for the €15 monthly Iris subscription in your own planning
- Allow for the €35 Calla fee when a hire is confirmed
- Keep your Business number and professional details up to date
- Have your invoicing details ready
- Confirm the scope, timeline, deliverables and rate with the employer
INDEPENDENCE
Keep control of your independent business
The platform fees are one part of the commercial relationship. You still set your professional rate and choose which jobs you want to pursue.
Set your professional rate
Decide the professional rate that fits your expertise and the work involved, then agree it directly with the employer.
Choose the jobs that fit
Consider the scope, timing, rate and expected outcome before deciding whether to pursue an opportunity.
Build your professional experience
Use completed jobs to strengthen your expertise, profile and CV.
Invoice the employer
You invoice the employer in your own name. Talents across Europe can use VirtualMasst’s PEPPOL invoicing when required.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Create your professional profile
Understand the published talent fees, decide your professional rate and build a profile around the work you do best. Then explore jobs that fit your expertise and commercial requirements.
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Create your professional profile
Understand the published talent fees, decide your professional rate and build a profile around the work you do best. Then explore jobs that fit your expertise and commercial requirements.
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