This guide explains how independent contractors can sign up to Deel, create contracts, withdraw money, and more!
In this article:
Signing a Deel contract as a contractor
Early Withdrawal and Deel Advance
Deleting a contractor Deel account
Create an Account
✅ Step 1 – Sign Up
Click the Log In link from the Deel website and then click Sign Up
✅ Step 2 – Choose Account Type
Select the I'm A Contractor tab and click Next
✅ Step 3 – Fill out contact information
Fill in personal information and click Create Your Deel Account.
✅ Step 4 – Determine contractor status
Contractors will need to identify what kind of contractor they are - if they are an individual then their personal information is used for invoices. If they are set up via an entity then their entity information is used in the tax documents and invoices.
Some jurisdictions may require additional information or registration to operate as an entity.
If a contractor signs up as an entity they will be asked to provide additional information.
✅ Step 5 – Fill out personal details
We will need a few personal details for each contractor's profile, including address and information regarding tax residency.
Click Complete Profile and the account is now active!
Verifying a Deel contractor account
Contractors will need to verify their identity to withdraw money from Deel.
This is because Deel works directly with banks and a variety of popular payment providers, and we want to ensure protection and reduce risk.
We request that contractors take and submit a selfie and a photo of their government-issued ID.
Thanks to our partner Veriff, contractors can complete the identity-verification-check within a few minutes straight from the Deel platform. Or, contractors can also request a manual verification of documents that Deel will review in 1 business day.
Signing a Deel contract as a contractor
A client may have already sent a Deel contract to the contractors to sign. (This occurs after the client has created the client-contractor agreement and entered the contractor's email address.)
Please review the details and sign it with a digital signature.
Contractors may also create a contract themselves and send it to a client to sign.
To activate a contract, both the client and the contractor must sign. If only one party signs, the contract will remain inactive until the other party signs it.
Deel offers four contract types: Fixed, Pay As You Go, Milestone, and Paid Outside of Deel.
- Fixed - Contractors get paid in regular payment cycles
- Pay As You Go - Contractors are paid at a variable rate depending on factors like 'hours worked' or 'tasks.'
- Milestone - Contractors are paid a predetermined amount when they reach milestones along a project timeline.
- Paid Outside of Deel - Contractors are contracted through a service provider different from Deel, offering specialized knowledge or work for specific projects.
Contractors can learn more about the invoicing process for each contract type here
If a client created the contract and sent it to a contractor
Contractors will receive an email invitation to sign the contract after the client completes the contract creation process.
Click the Review & Sign link in the email, and digitally sign the contract on the Deel app.
Compliance documents
When clients create contracts, they can request that contractors submit compliance documentation according to their country's regulations. Each contractor will be notified about the request and asked to upload the documents.
We strongly encourage contractors to upload compliance documents as soon as possible, to ensure that they are meeting local laws and standards.
If a contractor created the contract and sent it to a client
After a contractor has created their contract, they will need to send it to the client for signature.
Enter the client's email and an optional message. The client will receive an email with a link to sign.
Withdrawing money
Funds will be available in the Deel Balance on the contractor's payday, a date which is assigned in the contract.
Once funds are available in the Deel Balance, contractors can request a withdrawal.
Depending on the withdrawal method, it can take anywhere from a few seconds to seven business days for the funds to clear and appear on the account.
The longest withdrawal ETAs are withdrawals that are processed through SWIFT, which take five to seven business days to appear in the account.
Contractors can also set up automatic withdrawal to fast-track this process. The balance will automatically clear every time a new balance is available.
Choose a currency
Deel supports multiple currency wallets allowing contractors to withdraw funds in 120+ different currencies.
Check if the local currency is supported for withdrawal. We can process local payouts with
minimal transaction costs, thanks to our payment processing partners.
Early Withdrawal and Deel Advance
Many contractors will have the option for Early Withdrawal, a feature available up to 5 days before the scheduled payment date. There is a small fee for using the Early Withdrawal service.
Contractors may also have the option for a Deel Advance, which allows contractors to get paid up to one whole payment cycle in advance.
Deleting a contractor Deel account
Deel now offers a simple way for users, especially contractors, to delete their accounts on their own. This self-service option makes the process quicker and removes the need to reach out to our Support Team, giving users more control and reducing the number of support requests.
Steps to Delete a contractor Deel Account
By following these steps, contractors can easily manage the deletion of their Deel account.
✅ Step 1 - Log into the Deel account, click on the avatar icon in the top corner, and select "Profile Settings".
✅ Step 2 - In the "Account Access" section of the Personal tab, click on "Delete Account".
✅ Step 3 - A pop-up modal will appear asking for a reason for deleting the account. Choose the most relevant option and click "Continue".
✅ Step 4 - To finalize the process, click on the "Delete Account" button. This action will permanently delete the Deel account.
FAQs
[ACCORDION] Can I request time off as an independent contractor?
Time off can be requested for Fixed contracts and Pay As You Go contracts.
For Fixed contracts:
✅ Step 1 – Select the Time Off tab
✅ Step 2 – Add Time Off
Fill out the dates for the request and add additional details.
Contractors will receive an email when the request has been accepted or rejected.
Important! Clients can choose if time off will be paid or unpaid. If the days off are unpaid, the client will have to manually input how much they are deducting from the next invoice.
Contractors can check the status of their request from the Time Off tab. They can cancel a request by clicking the blue garbage bin.
For Pay As You Go Contracts
For this type of contract, contractors can only include time off as an invoice adjustment for the client to review and approve.
While contractors do not have a paid time off option with this contract type, they may request 0.01 as the minimum amount to be deducted.
✅ Step 1 – Click Adjust in the Invoice Details section
✅ Step 2 – Select Time Off from the dropdown menu
✅ Step 3 – Add time off details
Add the amount to be deducted from the invoice, and provide additional details.
The minimum amount that must be entered as a deduction adjustment is 0.01.
Click Submit
Contractors can check the status of their adjustment from the contract Invoice Details section. Contractors can cancel the adjustment by clicking the blue garbage bin.
[ACCORDION] Do contractors need to fill out tax forms?
Contractors who work with clients from the US, they will be asked to fill in a W-9 Form if they are an American citizen.
Contractors who are not American citizens but are working with US clients, will fill out a W-8BEN(E) Form.
[ACCORDION] Can contractors request health insurance?
Deel partners with health insurers who understand remote working, both in the country and internationally.
We have exclusive discounts that make it safer than ever to work with remote teams.
Learn more about health insurance for remote workers.
Requesting a quote from our health insurance partners can be done in just a few clicks.
✅ Step 1 – Select the (1) Insurance tab and (2) choose a location
✅ Step 2 – Click Apply for Coverage
Contractors will receive a follow-up email from the insurer. Complete the setup process on their website.
With Deel health insurance contractors can:
- Get general health and long-term-stay travel coverage in 178 countries, just about everywhere except Canada
- Set up a policy in minutes, entirely online, without additional paperwork or going to the insurer's office
- Get flexible add-ons as needs or location change
- Choose the insurance plan and get exclusive discounts
[ACCORDION] Can contractors terminate their own contract on Deel without client approval?my client terminate the contract before the contractual notice period is over?
The default setting is that Independent Contractors can terminate their own contracts on the Deel platform if they wish. However, clients are able to disable that ability for contractors to terminate their own agreements.
[ACCORDION] What can contractors do if their user account says that it is locked out?
If a contractor has attempted to log in multiple times with incorrect credentials, their user account may be temporarily locked. Wait for a little while and then try again.
If a contractor is unable to access a locked account after waiting, they can always schedule a live video call with Deel Support to receive assistance in re-gaining access.
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