hostgator affiliate W-8BEN tax form for non-us citizens do I need an ITIN, EIN?
I'm from Australia and planning to join the hostgator affiliate program.
One of it's requirements as a non-US citizen is that I complete the W-8BEN form so that they do not need to withhold tax from my commission payments.
My question is do I need to supply an ITIN or EIN number? There is a space for it on the form but I am not sure. If it is needed can someone advise which one I would need and how to get one (as background I am just starting out in IM as an individual, I am not registered as a business or employer)
I would be interested to hear from others who have had to complete this form when becoming affiliates for hostgator, godaddy or other US based companies.
One of it's requirements as a non-US citizen is that I complete the W-8BEN form so that they do not need to withhold tax from my commission payments.
My question is do I need to supply an ITIN or EIN number? There is a space for it on the form but I am not sure. If it is needed can someone advise which one I would need and how to get one (as background I am just starting out in IM as an individual, I am not registered as a business or employer)
I would be interested to hear from others who have had to complete this form when becoming affiliates for hostgator, godaddy or other US based companies.
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mrgoe -
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