🌍 International Tax Requirements (Non-U.S. Residents)

If you are a nonresident alien living outside of the United States, there are a few specific steps you need to take in your Payee Settings to ensure your tax information is compliant and you are paid correctly (if you are a U.S. citizen, regardless of where you live, you will fill out the W-9 form).

📝 Selecting the Right Form

In the Taxpayer Information section, you will need to choose one of the following based on your status:

• Individual: Select the 2nd option to fill out Form W-8BEN.
• Business Entity: Select the 3rd option to fill out Form W-8BEN-E.

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🏛️ Claiming Treaty Benefits

If your country has a tax treaty with the U.S., you may be eligible for a reduced rate of withholding.

• Tax ID: To claim these benefits, you must submit either a U.S. Tax Identification Number (TIN) or your local foreign Tax Identification Number.
• Date Format: Please remember to use the U.S. date format: MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year).

📖 Resources & Advice

Tax laws can be complex! We want to make sure you get it right:

• IRS Instructions: You can find official, detailed instructions on how to fill out these forms on the IRS website here for the W-8BEN and here for the W-8BEN-E.
• Professional Advice: We strongly recommend that you speak with a qualified tax advisor before submitting these forms to ensure your specific situation is handled correctly.