{"id":612,"date":"2025-11-18T18:46:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T17:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uv-software.de\/wordpress\/?page_id=612"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T17:56:13","slug":"self-declaration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uv-software.de\/wordpress\/en\/self-declaration\/","title":{"rendered":"Freelance Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UV&nbsp;Software is the sole proprietorship of Uwe Vogt, based in Berlin.<br \/>\nThis page provides a consolidated self-declaration of the freelance status,<br \/>\nthe contractual framework and the entrepreneurial setup.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Since when has UV&nbsp;Software been operating as a business?<\/h3>\n<p>UV&nbsp;Software has been active as a sole proprietorship since 2002.<br \/>\nThis means there has been a continuous freelance activity for more than twenty years.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the legal form of UV&nbsp;Software?<\/h3>\n<p>UV&nbsp;Software is operated as a sole proprietorship.<br \/>\nThe owner is Uwe Vogt, working as an independent freelance software engineer in the field of embedded systems.<\/p>\n<h3>Is UV&nbsp;Software registered as a trade or as a liberal profession?<\/h3>\n<p>UV&nbsp;Software is registered as a trade with the local authorities.<br \/>\nTrade tax is paid and the activity is treated as a commercial business for tax purposes.<\/p>\n<h3>Does UV&nbsp;Software employ any staff?<\/h3>\n<p>No. UV&nbsp;Software does not employ any staff.<br \/>\nAll services are provided personally by the owner.<\/p>\n<h3>Has the freelance status been reviewed or confirmed by an authority?<\/h3>\n<p>So far, there has been no formal status determination or confirmation by a public authority.<br \/>\nThere has been no need for a formal status determination procedure.<\/p>\n<h3>Which insurances and pension arrangements are in place?<\/h3>\n<p>The following safeguards are in place for UV&nbsp;Software and its owner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>private health and long-term care insurance<\/li>\n<li>own retirement provision, for example through private pension instruments and asset-building<\/li>\n<li>no voluntary membership in the German statutory pension insurance scheme<\/li>\n<li>no membership in a professional pension fund (Versorgungswerk)<\/li>\n<li>professional and\/or business liability insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What investments have been made in relation to the freelance activity?<\/h3>\n<p>In the course of the freelance work, the following types of investments have been made, among others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rental and setup of dedicated office space<\/li>\n<li>contracting external services, for example IT support, accounting, marketing and website design<\/li>\n<li>purchase of work equipment such as hardware, software, development tools and measurement equipment<\/li>\n<li>continuous training and certification activities<\/li>\n<li>further investments in infrastructure, tools and auxiliary systems for project delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Has UV&nbsp;Software worked for more than one client within the last 24 months?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. In the last 24 months, projects have been carried out for several different clients.<\/p>\n<h3>Did a major share of income come from a single main client in that period?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. In certain periods, a substantial part of the income was generated with one main client.<br \/>\nAt the same time, the overall business has remained oriented towards working with multiple clients.<\/p>\n<h3>How does UV&nbsp;Software present itself on the market?<\/h3>\n<p>UV&nbsp;Software is visible and active on the market through several measures, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>its own website and online presence, for example on freelancing and social media platforms<\/li>\n<li>its own logo and business stationery such as business cards, letterheads and invoice documents<\/li>\n<li>acquisition of projects via intermediaries and platforms as well as via a personal network<\/li>\n<li>publications, technical articles and talks<\/li>\n<li>memberships in networks or associations for freelancers and technical professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why is the work carried out in a freelance setup?<\/h3>\n<p>The freelance setup allows for a self-determined way of working.<br \/>\nUwe Vogt decides how to develop, apply and offer his expertise on the market.<br \/>\nHe deliberately works outside fixed corporate hierarchies, predefined career tracks and standardized personnel development schemes.<\/p>\n<h3>How is the freelance role reflected during project delivery?<\/h3>\n<p>During project work, care is taken to keep the role as an external freelancer clearly visible.<br \/>\nThis includes an organizational separation from the client\u2019s internal staff wherever reasonable, for example through independent planning responsibilities and dedicated communication channels.<\/p>\n<p>The agreed scope of work is delivered and documented in a way that allows a clear professional and commercial attribution to Uwe Vogt and UV&nbsp;Software.<br \/>\nPerformance, responsibility and remuneration remain transparent and clearly separable from internal roles at the client.<\/p>\n<h3>Which types of contracts does UV&nbsp;Software typically work under?<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the project and the context, UV&nbsp;Software works either on the basis of a service contract or under a work contract with clearly defined deliverables.<br \/>\nThe type and scope of services are agreed and documented before the project starts.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px;\">Last update: November 18, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UV&nbsp;Software is the sole proprietorship of Uwe Vogt, based in Berlin. This page provides a consolidated self-declaration of the freelance status, the contractual framework and the entrepreneurial setup. Since when has UV&nbsp;Software been operating as a business? UV&nbsp;Software has been active as a sole proprietorship since 2002. 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