Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen or a resident alien living outside the United States, your worldwide income is subject to U.S. income tax, regardless of where you live. However, you may qualify for certain foreign earned income exclusions and/or foreign income tax credits.
For U.S. citizens living outside the U.S. you will enter your INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS on the W9. You'll need to leave the country blank so that it will save. Don't worry! These forms will not be mailed.
As a US expat, it's important to understand how your foreign status impacts the W-9 form. Despite living abroad, US citizens and resident aliens are generally subject to the same tax rules as those living in the US. You must still complete a W-9 form if you're receiving US-sourced income.
All US formed entities and US operations of foreign entities complete Form W-9. If you hold a permanent work Visa and reside in the US you may also complete a W-9. All others are considered to be non-US persons (also known as nonresident aliens) and will be required to complete a Form W-8.
8BENE. The purpose of the 8BENE formthe Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax ithholding and Reportingis for foreign entities, not individual workers.
If the owner of the disregarded entity is a foreign person, the owner must complete an appropriate Form W-8 instead of a Form W-9.
Foreign individuals and entities that don't reside in the U.S. don't need to file a W-9 form. The IRS, however, requires you receive a W-8 form from each foreign individual or company you conduct business with. Foreign aliens who are US residents will need to file a W-9.
9 form: This is the withholding certificate referred to as a '9' on the IRS website. This form is completed to confirm US tax status. 8 forms: This is a link to the withholding certificates referred to as '8s' on the IRS website. This is a series of forms that are completed to confirm nonUS tax status.
8BENE. The purpose of the 8BENE formthe Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax ithholding and Reportingis for foreign entities, not individual workers. If the country of residence has a tax treaty with the US, the foreign business can claim a tax reduction.
9 An entity or individual that is a resident in the US for tax purposes. 8BEN An individual who is not a tax resident in the US and is the beneficial owner of income. Not relevant for entities. 8BENE An entity that is not a resident within the US for tax purposes and is the beneficial owner of income.