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Do Foreign Contractors Need a W-9? W-8BEN vs W-8BEN-E, Explained (2026)

No W-9 and no 1099 for non-US contractors working abroad. What to collect instead (W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E), when 30% withholding kicks in, the 1042-S case, and when the form expires.

26 Aug, 2026 · 8 min read

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