# Expenses and Getting Paid

At Open Collective, we aim to make submitting expenses simple and transparent.

Our open approach to budgeting means that you can follow your expenses from the moment you submit them. 

You can [invoice](/expenses-and-getting-paid/submitting-expenses.md) for work completed, or [ask to be reimbursed](/expenses-and-getting-paid/submitting-expenses/submitting-a-reimbursement.md) for a purchase. Your expense will be publicly visible, but we will not display details such as your bank details or address. You can also use a [display name](https://documentation.opencollective.com/getting-started/setting-up-your-account#your-display-and-legal-names) of your choice if you do not wish your legal name to be publicly visible on the platform.

Your expense will need to be approved by both the Collective and their Fiscal Host before it is paid. So remember to provide complete and accurate information to ensure they can do this as efficiently as possible.

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### Find out more

[**Submit an expense**](/expenses-and-getting-paid/submitting-expenses.md)

Find out how to submit an expense to any Collective

[**Edit or delete an expense**](/expenses-and-getting-paid/editing-an-expense.md)

Learn how to amend an expense to correct or add details

[**Payment Processor Fees**](/expenses-and-getting-paid/payment-processor-fees.md)

Learn what you can expect and our estimate

[**Get paid through Wise and Payoneer**](/expenses-and-getting-paid/getting-paid-through-wise.md)

Information on how to use payment services platforms

[**Learn about tax requirements**](/expenses-and-getting-paid/understanding-tax-requirements.md)

You may be asked for certain information for tax purposes


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