Freelancing in Nepal: how to find clients and get paid safely
A guide to freelancing in Nepal: finding real projects, writing proposals that win, checking that a client is genuine, and how milestone payments protect your money.
22 September 20262 min read
Freelancing in Nepal has grown fast: designers, developers, writers, accountants and video editors now work project by project for clients at home and abroad. The two big worries are always the same: finding real work, and actually getting paid. Here is how to handle both.
Find projects that fit you
Browse the freelance marketplace and send a proposal on any open project. Bidding is free, and there is no limit on how many projects you can bid for. You can also sell your own service packages at fixed prices, so clients can buy from you directly.
Write proposals that win
Clients read many proposals. The ones that win are short and specific:
Start with their problem, not your life story.
Show one or two similar pieces of work, with links.
Give a clear price and timeline.
Ask one smart question that shows you read the brief.
Check the client is genuine
Every project on Alwass shows whether the client's business passed verification and whether they have paid for something on the platform before. Both come from the records, not from a claim. A verified client with a payment history is a much safer bet.
How milestone payments protect you
When your proposal is accepted, a contract is created and the work is split into milestones. The key point: Alwass holds the client's money while the work is done.
The client pays for a milestone before you start it.
When you deliver and the client approves, the money is released to you.
A released milestone that nobody objects to is paid out automatically after its window, so payment never depends on someone remembering to press a button.
If a project is cancelled, the held money goes back to the client under the freelancer payment rules.
Fees and payouts
Freelancers keep 88% of each payout; a 12% platform fee is deducted when a milestone or order pays out, and clients pay nothing extra. Payouts are made weekly once your balance reaches NPR 500.
Build a reputation
Clients leave ratings and reviews after each job, and they show on your public profile. A handful of good reviews early on is worth more than a low price.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find freelance work in Nepal?
Browse the Alwass marketplace and send a proposal on any open project. Bidding is free, and there is no limit on how many projects you can bid for.
How do I know a client is genuine?
Each project shows whether the client's business passed verification and whether they have paid for something on the platform before.
When do I get paid as a freelancer?
Per milestone, as the client releases it. A released milestone that nobody objects to is paid out automatically after its window.
Why was my proposal declined?
The client picks a reason from a fixed list and you see it on your proposal, with similar projects to try.