can you use/ get paid from upwork if you havent registered as self employed yet

[charliebyrne]

Hi guys, I just wanted to ask a question. I live in the uk and have signed up to use your service, however I haven't registered as self employed as of yet as I am just starting out and want to test the water whether i will be able to earn money off upwork or not. is there a way to still receive payment, for example do you hold the payment and then release it to the freelance once they have given there tax information or do you need the tax information straight away?

[kochubei_valeria]

Hi Charlie,

You'll need to complete your W-8BEN form in your Settings>Tax Information in order to be able to withdraw your funds. You can find more information about it here. Providing your VAT number isn't required to withdraw your earnings, but you will be charged VAT on Upwork service fees, Membership and connects payments.