W2 is not really freelancing. You’d be an actual employee.
Ultimately this different structure wouldn’t change your tax burden; you’d pay the same in taxes on the same amount, just at a different time. Your payroll and income taxes will be withheld, so your checks may appear smaller.
And the company may be liable for benefits.
If you are travelling, the company may take on legal liabilities for you in whatever territory you’re in, so they’d for sure want to know where you are at all times.
W2 is not really freelancing. You’d be an actual employee.
Ultimately this different structure wouldn’t change your tax burden; you’d pay the same in taxes on the same amount, just at a different time. Your payroll and income taxes will be withheld, so your checks may appear smaller.
And the company may be liable for benefits.
If you are travelling, the company may take on legal liabilities for you in whatever territory you’re in, so they’d for sure want to know where you are at all times.