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What form do I need from a foreign contractor?

Banking, payments & cross-border

A Form W-8. Individuals use W-8BEN; foreign entities use W-8BEN-E. Both certify that the payee is not a US person.

Collect it before you pay, keep it on file, and note that these forms expire and need refreshing.

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Check your EIN confirmation letter (CP 575) first. If that is gone, look at a previously filed tax return, a business bank account application, or any 1099 you have issued. Your bank or your payroll provider will also have it on file.

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