Getting started as a freelancer

Ruul lets you invoice clients and get paid anywhere in the world — without needing a registered company. Here’s how to go from sign-up to your first payment in five steps.

Step 1: Create your account

Go to ruul.io and create a freelancer account with your email, or sign up with Google. You’ll receive a verification email — click the link to confirm your address.

→ How to create an account

Step 2: Verify your identity (KYC)

Before you can receive payments, Ruul needs to confirm your identity. This is a standard one-time check — you’ll upload an ID document and take a quick selfie. It usually takes 10–15 minutes.

You’ll be prompted to do this when you add your first payout account.

→ Identity verification (KYC)

Step 3: Add a payout account

Choose how you want to receive your money — a bank account, MiniPay, Binance, or Cenoa. This is where Ruul sends your payment after your client pays.

You can add a payout account while creating your first invoice, or set it up in advance from Payment Accounts in your dashboard.

→ How to add and manage your payment method

Step 4: Add your first client

Add the client you want to invoice under Customers in your dashboard, or directly when creating an invoice. You’ll need their name, email, and company details.

→ How to add and manage customers

Step 5: Send your first invoice

Go to Invoices → New Invoice. Select your client, describe the work, set the amount and currency, and choose who pays Ruul’s 5% commission — you or your client. Preview the totals, then send.

Your client receives a secure payment link by email. Once they pay, Ruul releases your payout — usually within one business day.

→ How to create a one-time invoice

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What Ruul does for you: Ruul acts as the legal seller and counterparty (your Agent of Record), so every invoice is compliant and your client receives a proper commercial invoice — even though you don’t have a company.