How can you get started as a freelancer when the path in your country is unclear? In a series of posts, we’ve invited freelancers from around the world to share tips and best practices they’ve learned along the way. In this post, Leo Brambilla talks about his experience as an Argentinian freelancer. Please note that this article presents general information provided by a freelancer and does not constitute tax or legal advice. It’s a good idea for every freelancer to speak to a personal advisor to determine the requirements and options for your particular situation. “Freelancing in Argentina is still pretty new, and mostly for people who work in IT—maybe for designers, too. But it isn’t very common,” said Leo Brambilla, a software engineer who’s been working on Upwork’s Team app since early 2015. “It isn’t an option if you’re just starting in your profession; there are opportunities, but you need to be close to them to see them.”