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Company for Freelance Designers

The Right Company Structure for Freelance Designers

Graphic designers, UX designers, and brand strategists earn client income that deserves a proper business structure. A company separates your personal and business finances, limits your liability on client contracts, and gives international clients the professional entity they expect on an invoice.

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Who this is for

  • Graphic and visual designers invoicing brand and agency clients
  • UX and product designers contracting directly with tech companies
  • Brand strategists and identity designers working with multiple clients
  • Nomadic designers who work remotely across multiple countries
Pricing

One-time service fee. Government fees payable separately.

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What's included

How it works

Step 1

Jurisdiction selection

We assess your client geography and residence to recommend UK Ltd, US LLC, or an alternative structure.

Step 2

Company formed

UK Ltd: 24-48 hours. US LLC: 24-72 hours. Both fully remote, no travel required.

Step 3

Business banking

We assist with a business bank account separated from your personal finances.

Step 4

Invoice clients

Start sending professional invoices from your company and deducting legitimate business expenses.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a company to freelance as a designer?

No, but a company provides personal liability protection on client contracts, looks more credible to corporate and agency clients, and enables you to deduct business expenses such as software subscriptions, equipment, and home office costs. Many larger clients and agencies also prefer to contract with a company entity rather than an individual.

What expenses can I deduct through a design company?

Typically deductible expenses for a design company include design software subscriptions (Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, etc.), hardware and equipment, home office costs, professional development and courses, stock assets and fonts, marketing costs, and accountancy fees. Exact rules depend on your jurisdiction - consult an accountant for your specific situation.

Should I use a UK Ltd or US LLC for my design business?

A UK Ltd is the stronger choice if most of your clients are in the UK, Europe, or you want a globally recognised entity with low formation costs. A US LLC (Delaware or Wyoming) is better if your clients are primarily US-based, or if you need access to US payment processors like Stripe US. Both are fully remote to form and operate.

Can I sign design contracts through my company?

Yes. One of the key benefits of a company is that it becomes the contracting party on client agreements, not you personally. This provides liability protection and is the professional standard expected by agency and corporate clients.

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Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.

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