Companies must ensure that foreign independent contractors comply with immigration laws by obtaining the necessary work permits and visas. It is important to research and understand the regulations specific to the contractor's home country and the country where the work will be performed.
An international contractor (a.k.a Global Contractor) is a self-employed individual or business entity based in one country that provides services to clients or companies located in another country.
Global contractors are self-employed individuals or businesses that provide services to clients across multiple countries. They operate internationally and are generally responsible for managing their own taxes, compliance, and business operations ing to the local laws in the country where they're based.
ENR 2023 Top 400 Contractors RANK 2023RANK 2022FIRM 1 1 The Turner Corp., New York, N.Y.† 2 2 Bechtel, Reston, Va.† 3 MasTec Inc., Coral Gables, Fla.† 4 3 Kiewit Corp., Omaha, Neb.†16 more rows
Both the Walsh Group and Clayco - both construction firms from Chicago - had each a total revenue of over five billion U.S. dollars in 2023. This made them the highest-ranking construction contractors in the state of Illinois.
IRS Form W-8BEN-E is similar but is for foreign businesses rather than individuals. For example, if you work with a foreign contractor who has formed a business entity, they may need to file W-8BEN-E instead of W-8BEN. These forms expire after three years, so you must collect and submit new copies every three years.
The W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E forms are essential for foreign independent contractors and businesses.