In the era of digital nomads, Turkey has proven itself an idyllic destination for freelancers from all over the world. Whether settling in for a long-term stay or passing through to get a sense of living here, the country has much to offer not just in history and culture, but in the increasing number of resources suited for the freelance lifestyle. From short-term furnished accommodations catering largely to independent professionals to the increasing number of co-working spaces and communities – particularly in Istanbul – there’s a lot to be positive about for those in the field. With much of the basic logistics continuing to be readily met, it’s welcome news for yabangees to learn of Rimuut and the borderless freelancing solutions they provide to the biggest challenges independent professionals experience in Turkey.
Rimuut is a virtual company on demand service that transforms freelancers into virtual companies, enabling invoicing and getting paid globally in a secure and convenient manner. With over 30,000 freelancers and 2,500 businesses using the service across 70 countries, it’s a versatile and comprehensive fit for many of the unincorporated freelancers in our community.
What is Rimuut and why use them?
It’s no secret that one of the biggest challenges for freelancers is arranging payment in an easy and timely fashion. While this is a universal reality for independent professionals, aspects of it are particularly magnified in Turkey. Getting your residence permit is already a rather complicated ordeal, with anything beyond this – from getting a work permit, to registering as a business, to being officially licensed as a freelancer – being significantly more complicated and essentially unattainable for the vast majority of digital nomads here (for example: accounting, notary and legal services, tax rates, initial capital investment, and other factors).
Rimuut uniquely position themselves to help freelancers by equipping them with commercial and managerial tools to handle billing, settlement and payment.
Rimuut enables freelancers to easily invoice their corporate clients, get paid and protect their work by contracts without the financial and mental burden of starting and running their own companies.
Founded by Mert and Esen Bulut in 2017, the company is made of a young and fully remote team of individuals who know the ups and downs of freelancing, and aim to provide concrete solutions to the biggest challenges experienced in the field – both to freelancers and businesses. Whether dealing with domestic or international projects, Rimuut is able to offer easy and secure solutions to invoicing in more than 50 countries around the world.
How does it work for freelancers?
Rimuut essentially functions as a business on behalf of a freelancer, representing them both financially and commercially, while always keeping their interests in mind. By signing up to be a virtual company and completing the (rather simple) verification process, Rimuut acts as the financial representative of the freelancer from the very first transaction, all within legal frameworks that ensure regulations are met and that the entire process can provide peace of mind and the flexibility to work with any business around the world. No bureaucracy and less red-tape means freelancers can focus on what they do best, ensuring quality projects.
Meanwhile, on the back-end of the platform, freelancers will find a hassle-free digital platform that allows for easy invoicing and tracking of all transactions taking place through Rimuut. Invoices are generated to a globally accepted standard (EU-originated lawful and valid proof of service), can be set to follow up automatically, and services can be rendered in a tax deductible format.
Clients, so long as they have a valid VAT/tax ID, can sign up quickly and easily. For those invoicing at an hourly rate, there is an app that helps facilitate reliable pricing.
In essence, Rimuut acts as the actual business of the freelancer, and thus invoice details carry their legal details and not the individual details of freelancers themselves.
Payments are borderless and hassle-free, with clients able to pay via bank transfer from anywhere in the world (as well as by credit card in the near future) in a number of currencies, including Turkish Lira. There is no starting fee for freelancers to use the service, simply just create an invoice (with flat rates starting as low as 4.5%), and freelancers receive their payments in their bank accounts or digital wallets within one business day. Freelancers can also take advantage of less red-tape and make use of Rimuut‘s agreement service tools which help easily create Service Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements with clients that are legally binding and hold up in court.
Beyond this there are no monthly service or subscription fees, no hidden catches, and it generally just boils down to their motto, “Platform of the freelancers, by the freelancers, for the freelancers.”
How does it work for businesses?
Businesses seeking to make strong connections with independent professionals, both for the short and long term, will find opportunity and comfort in Rimuut as a platform. In addition to the mutual conveniences of their invoicing solutions, Rimuut is clearly building a borderless ecosystem that caters to making sure clients and freelancers are able to stay fully connected through the working process, in a professional and ethical manner. With Rimuut currently laying down the foundation of a comprehensive marketplace, there’s much to look forward to for businesses that collaborate with independent professionals.
What’s next for Rimuut and what else should I know?
Perhaps most exciting of all, Rimuut is clearly making moves to create a marketplace and more detailed UX catering to both independent professionals and businesses alike. Fitting the general ethos of the company, the marketplace will empower freelancers first and foremost, allowing them to connect with relevant businesses and take advantage of new opportunities – while of course allowing for the same ease of financial solutions in freelance work arrangements. Businesses will also have the opportunity to enter the marketplace, find the talent they seek, and stay confident of the security of they’ve come to expect from Rimuut.
Regular updates to UX design and additional features ensure that freelancers and businesses are able to stay on top of projects – from reviewing completed invoices and finances, to following along with every detail of current work. Alongside the evolution of the platform, independent professionals can track in detail their financial history, saving time and energy while ensuring they are able to manage their accounting reliably.
It’s easy to learn more via the official site of Rimuut, which provides an extensive support page that can resolve any additional questions or concerns that may exist on their freelancing solutions. Additionally, the Rimuut Blog offers valuable content for freelancers and businesses alike on all things related to remote work.
