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Freelance writing and translation
Write content for websites, product pages and newsletters, or translate documents.
How to get started
- Choose your fields: a subject you know well is worth its weight in gold.
- Prepare three or four sample texts to show.
- Create a profile on a freelance platform and also contact local businesses.
- Set a clear rate, per word or per project, and meet your deadlines.
Skills needed
- Languages
- Writing
- Computing
Tools and equipment needed
- Computer
Good tips
- Satisfied clients come back: take great care with your first projects.
Watch out for
- Get the topic and length approved in writing before you start.
Rules to know
France
The simplest status is the micro-entreprise.
Belgium
You generally need self-employed status, which you can hold alongside a job.
Rules to know in the guide
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate From €214 to €372 per day (rate charged)
Average day rate in 2026: from €214 (beginner translator) to €372 (web writer with 8–15 years' experience).
Indicative example: about €430 to €740 per month for 2 days per month.
Sources: Malt: 2026 rates for translators · Malt: 2026 rates for web writers · Checked on 24 Oct 2026
Belgium
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.
Where to find opportunities and information
- autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr (France)
French micro-business registration. - INASTI (Belgium)
Belgian self-employed status.