Tax Information Identification Number

[aliiqbalkhan98]

Hello everyone!

I am a top-rated freelancer on Upwork currently residing in Pakistan. My tax residence is Pakistan as well. As you all must have known that we are supposed to fill a new tax form according to the email received from Upwork.

However, my question is a little different. When I open my tax information, I do not understand where I am supposed to add my tax identification number as the screen I get just asks for my country of residence and address. I have attached the screenshot as well. Will there be another pop-up once I enter my country of residence to add the tax identification number? (Pakistan)?

[PradeepH · Accepted solution]

Hi Ali,

Thank you for your message. After you save the Tax residence information, you will see the option to update the W9/W-8BEN form and other tax-related details (if applicable) on the same page.  Feel free to message us if you need further assistance.

Thank you,

Pradeep

[faten_b]

How do we know if the form is completed and ok! are we supposed to recieve an email for confirmation ? 

[5e6a00db]

Hi Pradeep,

I need a little help in completing my tax information and submitting the tax form.

In short, I am a freelancer based in the EU and I operate as a sole proprietor (i.e. this is not a company nor a partnership, but also not an individual/natural person).

As such, I should fall under "Other entity type or claiming treaty benefits" - this is the only remaining option apart from those mentioned above.

After declaring this, I was asked to fill one of two forms and I think of the two, and neither seem right for me - it seems I can only use W-8BEN under the assumption that a sole proprietor is classified as an individual under the federal tax classification. I must admit - I am a lawyer and I find this a bit baffling. Please help.

Best,

Maja

[LuiggiR]

Hi Maja,

I'm afraid we can't advise you on which Tax Classification you'd fall under. It would be best for you to consult a Tax advisor or authority in your country. For some general details on filling out Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, you can visit this page. 

[925bcec7]

Hello, I require some assistance in completing my tax information.

I'm situated in Pakistan and am a non - tax filer. How will I be able to withdraw my Upwork earnings?