Transparent Escrow Architecture
Discover how awork.biz operates as a neutral mandatory agent. We protect employer funds in segregated escrow while guaranteeing timely recruiter disbursements upon validated placement milestones.
The Fiduciary Intermediation Model
Under commercial agency regulations, placement rewards deposited by employers do not constitute platform revenues. Funds remain the legal property of the employer in a dedicated escrow balance until contractually earned.
Upon confirmed hiring or interview milestones, the escrow mechanism splits the disbursement:
- Recruiter Fee (e.g. 90%): Transferred straight to the recruiter based on direct B2B invoicing.
- Platform Intermediation Fee (e.g. 10%): Retained by awork.biz for technical intermediation services.
Double-Entry Settlement Breakdown
| Milestone Stage | Escrow Balance | Recruiter Payout | Platform Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Job Funding | €1,000 (Locked) | €0.00 | €0.00 |
| Interview (Optional) | Disbursed per terms | Credited to wallet | Billed proportionally |
| Placement Finalized | €0.00 (Released) | €900.00 | €100.00 |
Ring-Fenced Custody Accounts
Employer deposits are insulated from platform operating capital, ensuring complete security against insolvency risks.
Instant Refund Rights
If a recruitment project closes without a successful placement, unallocated escrow deposits are promptly refunded to the employer's source account.
Statutory Tax Compliance
Streamlined compliance: platforms bill technical facilitation fees while companies and recruiters invoice each other directly under valid tax frameworks.
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