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FSW - Profile creation. Should I check self-employed?

michelguilhen

Newbie
Jan 13, 2023
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Hi everyone,

I worked remotely full-time as a software engineer for a U.S. company while living in Brazil as a contractor for around 1 year.

I had a fixed amount of hours (8h/day), and the company provided all software and tools besides a computer since I decided to use my own PC.

Before I started we signed a simple contract stating my hourly rate and duties and then they would run monthly payments directly into my bank account. We used a simple spreadsheet as an invoice where I would log my hours.

The company is willing to provide a reference letter stating that I worked 40 hours, my earnings (whether hourly, monthly or yearly) and my duties.

Should I check the self-employed field in this case?

During that period I had a business number in Brazil to declare this income and pay related taxes.

I appreciate any help or direction and I'm happy to provide more information if needed.