For non-U.S. freelancers
A U.S. company sent you a
W-8BEN. Here is exactly what to do.
You are not American. You should not need an American tax education to get paid. We fill it out with you, correctly, in one short session, so you get paid without the 30% withholding surprise.
from $149
Who this is for
This is you
A freelancer, consultant, or creator outside the United States. A U.S. client, platform, or marketplace asked for “a W-8BEN” before they can pay you. You have never seen this form, the instructions read like law school, and the wrong answer means 30% of your money held back.
Deadlines, treaties, TINs, chapter 3 versus chapter 4. None of this should be your problem. It is ours.
Included
What You Get
The form,
completed correctly
We prepare your W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, field by field, in plain language.
Treaty benefits claimed
If your country has a tax treaty with the U.S., we claim the right rate so you are not overwithheld. That is usually the whole point.
ITIN guidance when needed
Most foreign payees do not need one. If you do, Renee is an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent and can certify your documents directly.
A copy that satisfies the payer
You send one clean, correct document back to the company. Done. It stays valid for three years.
Pricing
Flat rates. No hourly meters.
W-8BEN, individual, no treaty claim needed
$149
W-8BEN, individual, with treaty analysis and Part II
$249
W-8BEN renewal, form expires every 3 years
$99
W-8BEN-E, entity
Starting at $499
Withholding review, 1042-S check
$99 add-on
ITIN application with certification
Quoted after a quick look
W-8BEN with no treaty claim: 3 business days.
W-8BEN with treaty analysis: 5 business days.
W-8BEN-E: 5 business days after we confirm your entity details.
All services: paid in full at intake. No deposit. No surprise charges.
Not an American abroad? If a U.S. company asked
you for a W-8BEN, that service has its own page.
from $149
Starting a U.S. business from abroad?
Borderless Business starts at $750.
from $750
Process
How it works
Step 1
Book and pay the flat rate
W-8BEN filing
Flat rate, no hourly meter.
No call needed.
$149
Instant · $149
Step 2
Complete a short intake form: about 12 questions, no call needed.
Intake Form
Country & tax ID
Income type & payer
Question 5 of 12
Takes ~5 minutes
Step 3
We prepare the form
Form Loading…
3 to 5 business days
Step 4
You receive the finished form and send it to your payer
Valid for 3 years
Part I: Identification
Withholding
30%
15%
treaty rate claimed
You Get Paid
Two questions everyone asks
Is this only for Americans?
No. The W-8BEN exists precisely because you are NOT American. This page is for non-U.S. people paid by U.S. companies.
Do I need an ITIN first?
Usually not. Most treaty claims work with your foreign tax ID. If you are in the rare case that needs one, we handle it as a Certified Acceptance Agent.
Intake Form
Tell us about your situation
About 12 questions, no call needed. Renee reviews your answers and prepares your form personally.
Are you the U.S. company doing the paying?
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