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Is a written contract necessary for freelancers working with online companies in Thailand?

Apr 9, 2025
4 days ago
I’ve been reading a lot of posts lately, and it seems like everyone’s talking about contracts.

As a freelancer working with an online company, I keep wondering—how does the idea of a contract apply to someone like me?

I do have proof of my work:

• My profile on the platform

• Screenshots of the website where I work

• Financial transfers and payment history

But there’s no official written contract between me and the company.

Is having a contract a must in freelancing?

Or are there other valid ways to prove work relationships and protect your rights?

Would love to hear thoughts from fellow freelancers or legal experts in the space.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers on the necessity of a written contract for freelancers working with online companies. The original poster questions whether having proof of work—such as a profile on a work platform, communication records, and payment histories—can suffice in the absence of a formal contract. Comments highlight personal experiences and legal stipulations in Thailand, indicating that while a contract may not be strictly necessary, other forms of proof such as invoices, bank statements, and tax returns are important for validation and compliance.
Anonymous ******************
I applied as freelance from France, and no contract as well. I made a complete portfolio explaining and showing my work, added a few testimonials from my clients, added 2 or 3 screenshots of some dashboards to show more about the work, added a link to my website and my linkedin profile, and added an invoice with proof of payment of that invoice by one of my clients. Got approved in 8 days
Anonymous ******************
You need written permission to work remotely and specifically in Thailand from the company and that the company is real. You supply invoices from you to the company and bank statements showing those payments into your account. You may also be asked for your latest tax return to show everything is accounted for.