Guides for Indian freelancers

Practical, India-specific answers on contracts, getting paid and proving your work.

Client not paying? What an Indian freelancer can actually do

What to do when an Indian client will not pay: the demand notice, the MSEFC route under the MSMED Act, summary suits under Order XXXVII, and the interest you can claim.

How to make a freelance contract in India

A practical guide to writing a freelance contract in India: the clauses that matter, whether e-signatures are valid, GST and TDS notes, and what to fix before you start work.

Are electronically signed contracts legally valid in India?

Electronic signatures are legally valid in India under the IT Act, 2000. What makes an e-signed contract hold up in court, and the Section 63 certificate you need to produce it as evidence.