business account ?

[desmond2020]

I have opened an account here at upwork for mysefl. But recenly me and my friend have opened a business and we want to operate here at upwork as that business entity. Is it possible to do that ? If yes how can I transfer ? I am new to upwork and dont know much of the rules and regulations yet. 

[JoanneP]

Hi Fariz,

You can create a client account and set up your team as detailed in this help article. Then, you can invite your friend as a member and set permissions. Thank you!

[desmond2020]

Joanne,

Thanks a lot for yor reply. But that did not answer my question. Maybe I was not able to express my question properly. Let me explain with example: 

-My profile here is under my name ( fariz **edited for Community Guidelines**)  and I am bidding for work. I also have a business with my partner named 'X' and the that business is for the same type of work that I am bidding here at Upwork. Now if I get a work from client 'Y' can I say that my business 'X' has done the work and not me personally. 

[AveryO]

Hi Fariz, 

It sounds like creating an agency is the best model for this situation. Agencies are businesses/companies that would like to sell their services on Upwork as a company.  Here's a help article for more information on creating an agency on Upwork. 

Here are also more articles from our Hiring Headquarters for more information about building an agency profile on Upwork: 

• How to Grow your Agency's Business on Upwork
• Crafting an Impressive Agency Profile on Upwork

[desmond2020]

Avery,

Thanks a lot for your quick answer. Reading the articles seems like we will need to get an agency account set up. But that has a monthly charge which we cnat afford right now. Also since I am the one who will be doing the work we should probaby keep it at freelancer account at the moment. Which brings me to my last question. 

-If I do a job here, can I advertise that in our busness website, client permitting of cource. 

[AveryO]

Yes, that is okay Fariz.

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-If I do a job here, can I advertise that in our busness website, client permitting of cource. 

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