International Working Policy

Outsmart Insights Limited is a company incorporated in the UK, headquartered in London. Outsmart Insight works with Associates located all over the world. Because our Associates are independent contractors performing consultancy services for a UK-based company from various international locations, each individual is responsible for ensuring that they comply with the tax laws, immigration rules, and work permissions of every country in which they live, work, or provide services.

This policy sets out the responsibilities of Associates when performing consultancy work from within or outside the UK.

1. Global Compliance Responsibilities

All Associates regardless of nationality or residence must ensure that they:

  • Have the legal right to work on a self-employed/contractor basis in their current country of residence or the country from which they perform the work.
  • Comply with local tax obligations arising from income earned while working for Outsmart Insight.
  • Comply with the immigration laws and visa conditions of each country in which they live or work.
  • Ensure that providing consultancy services to a UK-based company is permitted under their visa or local employment regulations.
  • Maintain any necessary registrations, permits, or tax filings in their home country and in any country from which they deliver services.

Outsmart Insight does not deduct taxes, obtain work permits, or file tax returns on your behalf.

Outsmart Insight cannot provide immigration, tax, or legal advice and cannot determine whether your visa or residency status allows independent contracting. You must seek guidance from official government sources or qualified advisors if you are unsure.

2. Non-UK Nationals Living or Working in the UK

UK immigration rules place restrictions on who is eligible to undertake self-employed or consultancy work. Your ability to participate in Outsmart Insight projects may depend on your visa type and physical location.

2.1 Individuals who are not permitted to undertake self-employed consultancy work while in the UK

The following visa categories generally prohibit self-employment or freelance consulting while the visa holder is physically in the UK:

  • Skilled Worker visa holders (formerly Tier 2)
  • Student visa holders (formerly Tier 4)

If you hold one of these visas, you may only participate in consultancy work when you are outside the UK, provided the laws of the overseas location permit such work.

2.2 Individuals who are permitted to undertake consultancy work in the UK

The following visa categories generally permit self-employment or freelance activity:

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

Eligibility may still be subject to any immigration rules applicable to any overseas location from which you perform work.

3. Foreign Nationals Working Outside the UK 

If you are a foreign national living and working outside the UK, you must ensure that:

  • You hold a visa or residency status that allows independent contractor, freelance, or self-employed work.
  • Your local immigration rules do not prohibit providing remote services to a foreign company (some jurisdictions explicitly restrict this).
  • You abide by tax laws in the country in which you are in when you provide work.
  • If required, you register as self-employed or for tax in your host country.

Some countries treat remote income from overseas clients as taxable locally even if the client is abroad. You are responsible for ensuring compliance.

4. Support and Verification

If you are unsure about your eligibility to work or the conditions of your visa, contact us at join.associates@outsmartinsight.com.

While we cannot provide legal or tax advice, we can help you understand what information you need to check to confirm your eligibility.