Tax forms to receive payment from USA Members  

This resource takes you through the forms you need to complete when working for, and receiving payment from, a US based commissioner if you are not a US tax payer. Some of this advice is specific to UK illustrators, we have indicated where to source information if the different details are required if you live outside of the UK You will need to complete the paperwork in order to receive your full payment, without US tax being deducted. All countries have their own forms and processes, which you can read about in the AOI resource here.

Limited Companies

Getting an EIN If you are a limited company you must have an EIN number which is issued by the IRS ? the US tax department. This can take 8 ? 10 weeks to arrive - but once you have an EIN it does not need to be renewed. Completing a W-8 BEN-E Once you have your US EIN number you should complete the W-8-BEN-E Document to avoid withholding tax. It?