International Working Policy

Outsmart Insight Limited is a UK-incorporated company headquartered in London. We work with Associates based in many countries around the world.

As an Associate, you provide services to Outsmart Insight as an independent contractor. This means you are responsible for ensuring that any work you undertake complies with the laws and regulations that apply to you, based on where you live and work.

This policy outlines what that responsibility means in practice.

1. Your responsibilities as an Associate

Regardless of your nationality or location, you are responsible for ensuring that you:

  • have the legal right to carry out independent or self-employed consulting work in the country you are working from
  • comply with any local tax obligations related to income you earn as an Associate
  • follow all applicable immigration and visa conditions
  • maintain any required registrations, permits, or filings

Outsmart Insight does not:

  • deduct or withhold taxes on your behalf
  • apply for work permits or visas
  • file tax returns for you

We also cannot provide immigration, tax, or legal advice. If you’re unsure about your status, you should check official government guidance or speak with a qualified advisor.

2. Working while physically in the UK (non-UK nationals)

UK immigration rules place restrictions on who can undertake self-employed or consultancy work while physically in the UK.

Some visa types may restrict or prohibit freelance or independent consulting, including (but not limited to):

  • Skilled Worker visas
  • Student visas

Other visa types may allow self-employed or consultancy activity, such as:

  • Graduate visas
  • Global Talent visas
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain
  • Irish nationality
  • EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with settled or pre-settled status

Visa conditions can vary, and rules may change. It’s your responsibility to confirm whether your visa allows this type of work at the time and location you plan to work.

3. Working outside the UK 

If you live and work outside the UK, you must ensure that:

  • your local immigration or residency status allows independent or freelance work
  • your country permits providing services remotely to a foreign company
  • you comply with local tax laws in the country you are working from

Some countries treat income earned from overseas clients as taxable locally — even when the client is based abroad.

4. Support

If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible to work on a particular project due to location or visa considerations, you can contact us at join.associates@outsmartinsight.com.

While we can’t provide legal or tax advice, we’re happy to help you understand what you may need to check before accepting work.