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How does the Malt commission work for freelancers?

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When you create a quote for a client on Malt, the commission charged by Malt is shown clearly. This article details the three commission levels and how to build them into your rate.

In summary:
  • 10% excl. VAT: entry commission for a client you met on the platform.
  • 5% excl. VAT: after 6 months working with the same client.
  • 2% excl. VAT: if you invite your own client to Malt.

Freelancer commission

There are 3 commission levels on Malt:

  • 10% excl. VAT: entry commission when you contract a project with a client you met on the platform.
  • 5% excl. VAT: if your commercial relationship with a client lasts more than 6 months, the Malt commission drops to 5%.
  • 2% excl. VAT: if you invite your own clients to the platform (invite my client).

Example: you complete a first 15-day project on 1 January with client X, then another 15-day project 6 months later — Malt will charge 10% on the first project and 5% on the second.

Guidance is offered when you create your quote to define the final amount you will receive. If you want to include the Malt commission in your rate, increase your daily rate by an amount equivalent to the commission.

How does the commission work?

Screenshot: commission detail shown when creating a quote

Why is the commission 12% if I am a sole trader not liable for VAT?

Malt fees are 10% excl. VAT. As Malt is a limited company, 20% VAT applies to these service fees. For a sole trader not liable for VAT, 10% excl. VAT becomes 12% incl. VAT (10% × 1.2). After 6 months working with the same client, the commission drops to 6% incl. VAT (5% × 1.2).

For a freelancer in EURL, sole proprietorship, or SASU who collects VAT, the 20% tax is recoverable.

Build the commission into your daily rate

The rate displayed is your average daily rate — the rate you most commonly charge. Once contacted by a client, you set your rate for the specific mission in the quote. The average daily rate remains indicative and helps you filter the type of clients and projects you target.

Client commission

Clients choose between Standard, Advanced, or Corporate plans, which determine their commission rate. Client commissions are only charged after the project is completed.

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Screenshot: comparison grid of plans and client commissions

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