Question 1

Do I need to register in advance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you must notify your assignments and projects in advance so that you are covered by the right insurance throughout the process. In cases where assignments are not notified in advance, Smart cannot guarantee any insurance. You make a pre-registration by emailing us at kontakt@smartcoop.se:· Your name· The client - for whom you will do the assignment· Assignment period - dates, times and scope· Place of assignment· Job title/Description of assignment· Compensation to be invoiced· Any other conditions

Question 2

How does Smart work? An example.

Accepted Answer

A musician who is a member of a band registers with Smart for preparatory purposes. When he is then asked to do a gig, the musician turns to Smart and easily fills in the financial information for the gig via his pages on the user web. Smart ensures that the necessary conditions and insurances regarding the gig are included in the agreement with the client. After the gig, the musician asks us to send an invoice via Smart's web tool, which the concert organizer then pays.With the money that comes into the Smart account, the musician can decide how much of the sum should go to his own salary and decide when and how often he wants the payment. The musician can also pay other band members' wages via Smart. We take responsibility for taxes and fees being paid on time.Other income to the Smart account can be compensation for copyrighted material or public funding.The first payment from the Smart account can normally be made one week after Smart has sent the invoice to the client (applies nationally) - regardless of the payment term that applies on the sent invoice.If you need a quote or a contract, we have templates or the client has them. The contract must state that 25% VAT is excluded.

Question 3

How much does it cost to use Smart?

Accepted Answer

We charge 6.5% for simple invoicing and offer three different price levels for projects, depending on size. For details on which pricing suits you best, you can contact us at kontakt@smartcoop.se and inform us of your needs.

Question 4

Can I employ others in my projects?

Accepted Answer

We at Smart employ the other participants that you, as a project manager, want to include in your project. The same applies to all employees in Smart that you are covered by insurance during work. Those who are to be employed then only register in our tool so that we collect their data. As the project manager, you are responsible for ensuring that there is a budget/a balance that covers the employee's salary. We advisors at Smart will be happy to provide guidelines on what salary and scope is reasonable based on your budget.Participants in your project with their own firm/company can invoice the project.

Question 5

Can I live abroad and work for Smart?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works! You do however have to be tax-registered in Sweden and pay tax in Sweden. You also need a Swedish social security number or coordination number.

Question 6

Can I have foreign clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes, several of our members work at international festivals and venues.These invoices are made with 0% VAT on the contractor's side, or with reverse VAT within the EU as it is called, the seller is responsible for the VAT.To be able to invoice VAT-free without a company, you need a valid VAT number for the company if the company is located within the EU.  If the client doesnt have a valid VAT number, we ask them to supplement with proof that they are tax-exempt in their home country.For international invoices, you only receive the salary/money for your project when they are paid by the client.The salary is paid in Swedish kronor according to the exchange rate that the bank uses when the payment is received.

FAQ

Vanliga frågor

Do I need to register in advance?

How does Smart work? An example.

How much does it cost to use Smart?

Can I employ others in my projects?

Can I live abroad and work for Smart?

Can I have foreign clients?

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