Should I use licensed products for freelance development?

Question

ASP.NET

Hello, tell me if it is necessary to have licensed products for development when working remotely, do I need to have a licensed Windows, resharper, visual studio, skl server, or can I get by with pirates, are there any consequences when using pirates in remote work?

Answer 1

If you work without contracts, etc., then nothing will happen, I have nothing for three years, it’s more likely that you are interesting for the tax in this case, but only with large amounts, I have - again - nothing for three years, so far I'm not a millionaire - I'm not worried.
As always, the main thing is to think who needs it, to touch you, and if no one is likely to be touched, does Microsoft need to prosecute the person who robbed him for a miserable penny, 0.3 thousand dollars?

Answer 2

Yes, definitely.

Are there any consequences for using pirates in remote work?

Yes, you are breaking the law and you can answer for it to the fullest extent.