However, the IRS doesn't require a company to withhold taxes or report any income from an international contractor if the contractor is not a U.S. citizen and the services provided are outside the U.S. filing forms 1099 is required if: The contractor is located internationally but is a U.S. citizen.
Canadian Treaty Exemptions If you're a small business, you can use the Section 105 waiver, which can be granted to foreign contractors that live in a country with whom Canada has a tax treaty. They also must meet one of the following: The non-native is an individual who makes less than $5,000 for the current year.