Menu Trainings Contact Blog NL FR EN Login Becoming self-employed I’m self-employed Employers Bookkeepers and accountants Want to go freelance? Your questions answered in this FAQ Frequently asked questions about starting as a freelancer - WTFAQ As a fledgling self-employed entrepreneur, you have countless questions. There’s a lot to deal with as a freelancer. Luckily you’re not alone. Our experts joined forces to provide answers to the questions most frequently asked by starting freelancers. Do you have a question that you can’t find the answer to? Contact us FAQ Become a freelancer Starting as a freelancer Social protection Working as a freelancer Starting as a freelancer Can I carry out different activities as a freelancer, or can I only have one commercial activity? Starting as a one-man business or a company? Will I pay more tax as a freelancer? As a freelancer, do I need an accountant? How do I find a good accountant? Social protection As a freelancer, am I protected when I'm sick? Do I lose my benefits as an employee when I start as a freelancer? Is there anything between freelancing and permanent employment? Working as a freelancer When I'm freelancing, can I take on several jobs at the same time? Where can I find new clients and jobs as a freelancer? How do I set my daily or hourly rate? Won't the freelance life be too lonely? I'm not a salesperson, so I'm not too happy about 'selling' myself as a freelancer. How do I go about it? How do I combine my initial job as a freelancer with looking for new assignments as well as taking care of my marketing, administration and bookkeeping? Do I specialise as a freelancer or remain a generalist? This could also be useful: The Freelance Check Hesitating about whether to go freelance? Do the Freelance Check. Do the Freelance Check. Start2Freelance Guide Download the free Start2Freelance Guide on starting as a freelancer. Download the Start2Freelance Guide Going freelance [Webinar] What formalities do you have to deal with when you start as a freelancer? In this webinar we answer your questions so that you know what to expect. Book your seat Feel like becoming a freelancer and you already have a concrete plan? Start as a freelancer OUR SOLUTIONS TAILORED TO ABOUT US CONTACT © Securex 2021 Disclaimer Customer protection Privacy Cookies Cookie settings Cookies on Securex.be Our site uses cookies in order to function optimally and offer you the best possible surfing experience. This way we guarantee you a better site experience and service, personalized offers and relevant information that matches your interests. We also use YouTube to display videos, which will only use cookies if you decide to view them. Would you like more information about the use of your data? Consult our online documentation: Privacy policy Cookie policy Change cookie settings Accept all cookies