📘GRATA International presents a comparative overview of the legal risks associated with engaging self-employed individuals and independent contractors. The publication covers multiple jurisdictions, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Philippines, Russia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It analyzes key legal considerations related to contractor engagement, including risks of employment reclassification, tax and social contribution liabilities, treatment of cross-border engagements, and regulatory approaches to long-term cooperation. The overview also provides practical guidance on structuring contracts, implementing internal compliance policies, and mitigating potential legal risks for businesses. 📖 Read the full material: https://gratanet.com/publications/self-employed-and-independent-contractors-mitigating-legal-risks