Blys connects clients with independent providers through an online marketplace. Providers choose which booking requests to accept and deliver services directly to clients. Blys supplies the platform and related booking services, not the booked services.
Am I employed by Blys?
No. Providers use the platform independently under Blys' terms and are not employed by Blys. A booking does not by itself make the client your employer.
Your status for tax, employment, social security or other purposes depends on applicable law and the facts. A contract label alone does not decide it. Check official resources or seek advice locally.
Does Blys subcontract me?
No. Blys operates the marketplace. Providers choose requests and deliver booked services directly to clients, not on Blys' behalf as subcontractors. Your agreement sets out the platform terms.
What local business and tax requirements should I check?
Requirements differ by country and may vary by region or city. Check whether business registration, records, income tax, social contributions, sales or value-added taxes, permits, licences, work authorisation or insurance rules apply to your circumstances and services. A rule or benefit for one country may not apply elsewhere.
Can Blys give me a work reference?
Blys cannot provide an employer reference or confirm employment. Your public profile and client reviews may show platform activity, but not income, hours, continuous work or legal status. You can ask a client for a personal reference.
Are clients Blys clients or my clients?
Clients use Blys to find and book providers. Blys provides the platform; providers deliver booked services directly. Clients are customers of Blys for the platform and of providers for the service. These relationships do not determine employment status under local law.
Official starting points by market
The government links below are starting points. Rules vary by location, service, business structure and individual circumstances. Check current requirements where you live and work, including each place if you provide services across borders.
Australia
- 🏛️ Australian Taxation Office: services through the sharing economy
- 🏛️ business.gov.au: business structures
New Zealand
United States
- 🏛️ Internal Revenue Service: self-employed tax information
- 🏛️ Small Business Administration: licences and permits
United Kingdom
Canada
Germany
France
Sweden
Norway
Disclaimer: This article is not tax advice. Please seek professional advice from an accredited tax professional.