Form W8-BEN

[mr_shiro]

Hello there from the UK,

As I'm sure you all know, we received a request to renew our Form W8-BEN information on our accounts (non-US freelancers) earlier on. I've filled out all the tax information on my account and it says information submitted. However, with the deadline of tonight before 30% tax withholding begins, I just want to ask if I need to wait for a confirmation from UpWork that the information has been registered and accepted before I can be sure the 30% won't apply?

I don't want to accidentally request my client approves a milestone only to get 30% non-refundable chopped off because I didn't wait for a green light from UpWork.

Thanks!

[ArjayM · Accepted solution]

Hi Samuel James,

Please note that you will not be able to withdraw your earnings from Upwork until you complete the form. However, I can see that you've completely filled out the form and your payment method is now active. Let me know if you need further assistance.

[mr_shiro]

Thanks!

[fa5780cd]

Regarding filling up information on W8-BEN: I had a question regarding 'Country of Citizenship'. I am currently a permanent resident of Ontario, Canada (have the PR card); however, technically, my citizenship (passport) is from Pakistan. Which country should I enter as my 'Country of Citizenship'?  Please advise. Thanks!

[AndreaG]

Hi Muhammad,

I believe in this case your Country of Citizenship would be Pakistan, even if you reside somewhere else.

[0e82702a]

Hello , 

my tax information detail is complete but there`s a notify to fill form W8E and the form where to submit it ?

[JoanneP]

Hi Ardha Tan,

It's nice to hear back from you! I'd gladly walk you through the steps to complete the W-8BEN form. To complete the W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, you'll need to complete three cards in the Tax Information section of your settings. Here are the following:

1. Tax residence: ensure you have a tax address on file.

2. Taxpayer identification: start Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E as an individual, corporation, or partnership

3. Tax identification number: finish and certify Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E as an individual, corporation, or partnership

Please check out this page for more helpful information. 

[0e82702a]

Hi see you again JoanneP,

 im see a Completed label once im have successfully completed it then tax classification "other entity type or claiming treaty benefits”  and it`s finish or do i need to fill and submit form W8BEN-E ?

Sincerely,

{ATS}

[JoanneP]

Hi Ardha Tan,

The W-8BEN Form can be found in the instructions I shared on this thread. Kindly check it out and complete it by filling in the details requested. Please know that you need to complete the W-8BEN Form to withdraw your earnings. 

[0e82702a]

tax form submit it need how much period to proceed the form ?

[PradeepH]

Hi Ardha,

Thank you for reaching out. I can see that you've already raised a support ticket regarding your concern. You can access your support tickets here. Note that support requests are responded to in the order they are received. Kindly allow 24-48 hours for the team to follow up with you and assist you further.

- Pradeep

[0e82702a]

Hi PradeepH , JoannneP 

 i`ve  registry support ticket regarding tax form has fill up a complete and sent to tax agency. 

[0e82702a]

hello everybody 

how many period to proceed form W8BEN-E ?