How Hui1099 Works
Plain English. No jargon. Here's exactly what happens from start to finish.
Hui1099 enables businesses and individuals seeking independent services (“Clients”) to connect with independent contractors offering services (“Contractors”). Clients and Contractors are collectively referred to as “Users.” Hui1099 is a neutral marketplace only.
Browse — No Account Needed
Head to Browse Listings. See what's available in your area right now. No sign-up, no commitment.
Find Something That Fits
Use filters for category, pay, schedule, and location. Every listing shows the pay, timing, and location.
Express Interest
Found one you like? Tap "I'm Interested." Create a quick free profile (about 3 minutes) and the client gets notified.
Connect & Agree
The client reviews your profile and connects through messaging. Together you finalize details and both sign a simple work agreement.
Work & Get Paid
Log your hours in the platform. The client confirms them. The client pays you directly, off-platform. Done.
Build Your Reputation
After the work, you and the client review each other. Good work = great ratings = more opportunities.
What Clients Will Need From You
As an independent contractor, have this paperwork ready so you can start work and get paid without delays.
IRS Form W-9
Almost always requested
The W-9 gives the client your legal name, business name (if any), tax classification (sole proprietor, LLC, etc.), mailing address, and taxpayer ID number (your SSN or an EIN). Clients use it to file Form 1099-NEC for you. If you don’t provide a taxpayer ID, the client may be required to withhold 24% of your pay (backup withholding).
Tip: A free EIN from the IRS lets you use it on your W-9 instead of your Social Security number.
Form 1099-NEC (what you receive)
From the client, after year end
If a client pays you $2,000 or more during a calendar year (the federal threshold for payments made in 2026 and later; it was $600 before), they generally must send you a Form 1099-NEC by January 31 of the next year. You must report all of your self-employment income on your tax return, even when no 1099 is issued.
Hawaii GET license
If you work in Hawaii
People doing business in Hawaii generally need a General Excise Tax (GET) license and must file GET returns on what they earn. Some clients will ask for your GET license number.
Licenses & insurance
Depends on the work
For licensed trades (electrical, plumbing, contracting, cosmetology, etc.) clients may ask for your license number. Many also ask for a certificate of insurance showing general liability coverage.
Invoices & how you get paid
Good practice
Clients pay you directly, off-platform. Agree up front on how (Zelle, Venmo, check, direct deposit, etc.) and send an invoice for each payment so you both have clean records at tax time.
Protect your Social Security number. Your W-9 contains your taxpayer ID. Share it only through the secure upload on your agreement page, which only you and that client can view. Never send it by text, in a chat message, or by plain email.
General information only, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and every situation is different; talk to a tax professional about your own situation.