Freelance in North Macedonia

Freelance in North Macedonia: how freelancers pay taxes, get paid by foreign clients and find work, and which skills are in demand. Hire or offer services on Kits.

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The freelance market in North Macedonia

North Macedonia has a growing IT outsourcing scene in Skopje, with developers and designers working mainly for clients in Western Europe and the US. Low costs and good English make the country attractive for long-term contracts.

Taxes and legal status

The personal income tax is a flat 10%. Freelancers can register as a sole proprietor (трговец поединец) or, for some types of income from abroad, declare it as individuals and pay tax and contributions themselves. Check with the Public Revenue Office which option fits your contracts.

This is general information as of 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds change, so check them with the tax authority or a local accountant before you register.

Getting paid

Foreign clients pay by SWIFT or SEPA transfer in EUR, and Payoneer is widely used. PayPal support may be limited, so check before agreeing.

SWIFT and SEPA transfers in EUR
Payoneer
local bank transfers

Skills in demand

software development
QA
graphic design
digital marketing
translation between Macedonian, Albanian and English

Tips for freelancers in North Macedonia

The flat 10% tax is low: keep contracts and invoices so income is declared correctly.
Highlight English and your CET working hours for European clients.
Payoneer is the easiest route for platform payouts.

Hiring a freelancer from North Macedonia

Local time in North Macedonia is UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer), so agree in advance on the hours when you are both available for calls. Describe the task, the deadline and the budget in your first message, ask for examples of similar work, and fix what counts as done before work starts. If the work is for a local audience, a freelancer who knows the language and the market will save you rewrites.

Kits for freelancers in North Macedonia

Kits is an international freelance marketplace that is not tied to one country. Freelancers in North Macedonia can publish services with a portfolio and a clear price, or respond to clients' jobs, and talk to clients in the built-in chat. The first listing on each account is free, and the site works in nine languages, from English and Spanish to Russian, Turkish and Georgian.

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Frequently asked questions

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How are freelancers taxed in North Macedonia?

Freelancers pay a flat 10% personal income tax and can work as a sole proprietor or declare foreign income as individuals. Rules change, so check the current rates with the tax authority or an accountant before you register.

How do freelancers in North Macedonia get paid by foreign clients?

The usual options are SWIFT and SEPA transfers in EUR, Payoneer and local bank transfers. Which one suits you depends on the client's country, the fees and how fast you need the money.

Which freelance skills are in demand in North Macedonia?

software development, QA, graphic design, digital marketing and translation between Macedonian, Albanian and English.

Can I find a freelancer in North Macedonia on Kits?

Yes. Kits is open to clients and freelancers from any country. Search the catalogue or post a job, compare portfolios and reviews, and agree on the details in the chat.