W-8BEN Argentina

[sdonatellacaruso]

hello, I would like to know how W-8BEN works. Im from Argentina and im not sure what it is, Im 21, student, I live with my parents and I don't have a job. Is necessary to fil the W-8BEN form? I am able to do it? or isn't possible?

thank you.

Sol.

[JoanneP]

Hi Sol,

The Form W-8BEN is a form used to confirm you’re not a U.S. taxpayer and that Upwork is not required to withhold taxes from your earnings. To complete the form, please go to Settings › Tax Information and provide us with your legal name and address. Thank you!

[inesonzalo]

Hi! I am in a similiar situation. I am from Argentina, and i am not sure in "Legal Name of Business" what should i put because i am working as a freelancer. Thank you!

[g_vasilevski]

Hi Ines,

Feel free to add your full legal name and fill out the rest of the information. Once you`re ready you can submit your form, thank you.

[sdonatellacaruso]

Hello, Joanne. I had a client, he wanted me to do many things, I did the work for him and he didn't pay me, and also he is posting all my work on his social media. I don't know what i can do. Also, i saw many posts on his instagram that arent mine, but i'm sure he asked to other freelancers to do it, and i don't think he paid them either. Please, I need help, I spent many hours working for him. 

thank you!

Regards,

Sol.

[BojanS]

Hi Sol Donatella,

Could you please click on my name and send me a PM with more information about your report and the client you're referring to? I'll check that for you and assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

[pablostanta]

Hello, it's long time since this post, but I have a question about this. What do I have to write in

W-8BEN --> Legal Name of Taxpayer?  I guess is my full name, but I'm not sure.

Attached is the screen of the form I'm asking.

Also, I'm from Argentina too :).

Thanks!!!

[LuiggiR]

Hi Pablo,

Yes, that should be your full name. You may want to check out this help article for more information on how to fill out the form.