Foreign Account Holder - No TIN

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Question:

We have a foreign individual who does not have a TIN. This individual now has a DBA. Is a TIN required for the business or do we use a W-8?

Answer:

If the individual does not have a TIN, they are probably not eligible to work or conduct business in the United States. You would also need to see what type of VISA that they have to determine whether or not this is even a legitimate business activity for this person.

First published on BankersOnline.com 11/12/07