Ben form query

Aspieartiste
New Contributor

I'm very new to selling on Zazzle.  I have created a collection of products and received a number of sales.  To collect my royalty, I need to complete the Ben form.  However, it is unclear what email I need to send the form to and what the reference numbers and tax codes are that I need to supply.  Can anyone give me step by step instructions please?

 

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idraw
Honored Contributor

EVERYONE PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS INFO!

you would use the tax treaty with UK....

start here....

https://help.zazzle.com/hc/en-us/articles/222706728-W-8-Forms
W-8 Forms
What Is a W-8 Form and why do I need to complete one?
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), a US governmental agency, requires Zazzle to collect W-8 BEN forms from all international payees to establish non-US residency status and to claim beneficial ownership of the income.  In accordance with US tax law, Zazzle will not process payment to non-residents unless a properly completed W-8BEN form is received.  W-8 forms are used to determine the appropriate tax withholding rate that should be applied on the payments Zazzle sends to non-resident Creators and Associates. Once your W-8 form is approved, Zazzle can start paying you either at the default 30% withholding rate imposed by the IRS, or at a lower tax treaty rate if you reside in an applicable country (more details below).  There is a lot of information provided by the IRS regarding W-8 forms, which you can find on the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8ben/ch01.html
Disclaimer
The information regarding W-8 forms can sometimes be confusing, as Creators and Associates from different countries may have to provide different information on their W-8 forms. Zazzle is unable to offer tax advice - we encourage you to contact a tax professional. However, there is some general information we have found to date in reference to the W-8 forms and processing, and the following is based on what we most commonly see. 
Types of W-8 Forms
In 2014, the IRS created multiple types of W-8 forms for different tax situations.

All of the different types of W-8 forms can be found on the U.S. IRS website: https://apps.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/formsPublications.html;jsessionid=XX-O2sg-ix4OTXpHWK+OGA__?va...


In Zazzle’s experience, the most commonly used W-8 forms are W-8BEN forms for individuals and W-8BEN-E forms for legal entities such as corporations and partnerships. Other versions of W-8 tax forms are meant for other specific types of business entities. Please carefully read over the descriptions and information provided with each form to determine which is best for your tax situation. 

What information do I need to fill in? (Based on W-8 BEN form for individuals)
**Please note that you will want to use the full legal name and address information that is on file with your government.

Please also ensure that the same information is used in your Zazzle account’s Payment Settings, as we at Zazzle use that information for verification purposes, including verifying information on your W-8 form.
There are two levels of completed form that Zazzle will accept:
Basic Level:  At the first and most basic level, providing all of the following information will enable Zazzle to begin processing your payments using the default 30% tax withholding rate required by the IRS:
 - Your full legal name (formatted with given name first and family name last) as the government has it on file.
- Your country of citizenship.
- Your full legal permanent address, including postal code if applicable (and your full preferred mailing address, if applicable).
- Your date of birth (see form for format).
- Your signature (actual signature or certified electronic signature).
- The date you signed the form (see form for format).
- Your full printed name under your signature.
Again, the information provided on the W-8 form should match the information that you have listed both in your Zazzle account’s Payment Settings and on file with your government.
Second Level:  The second level of completed form that Zazzle will accept is described in the next section below.
I live in a country with a tax treaty with the U.S. What information do I need to fill in to obtain the benefit of the tax treaty rate? (Based on W-8 BEN form for individuals)
Some countries have tax treaties with the U.S. that will allow for a tax rate that is lower than the default withholding tax rate for income types such as royalties.

You can find a list of countries that currently have tax treaties with the U.S. and the tax treaties themselves here: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/international-businesses/united-states-income-tax-treaties-a-to-z


Residents of countries that currently have a tax treaty with the U.S. have the option of applying for a lower tax rate than the default 30% under the treaty by filling out the following:
- All of the information needed for basic acceptance, as detailed in the section directly above.
- All parts of the section “Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits” on your form.
- Either one of the following, or both:
- Your IRS-issued Individual Tax Identification Number
(“ITIN”)
(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/general-itin-information)  
For more relevant information on the ITIN: (https://forum.zazzle.com/news/action_required_international_creator_payment)
- Your Foreign Tax ID number, as provided to you by your country of residence

the following tax tables will help you look up the appropriate tax rate that will be applied under the tax treaty between your country of residence and the U.S.:
 https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables

Where do I submit my W-8 form?
Please submit your form using one of the following methods:
• Email: zazzle-w8@zazzle.com
◦ Must be sent from the email associated with your Zazzle account
• Fax: 1-650-362-2199
◦ Associate ID required in Part 1, Section 7 of the W8 form (please see below) 
• Mailing Address: Zazzle Inc., 811 Sandhill Road, Reno, NV 89521
◦ Associate ID required in Part 1, Section 7 of the W8 form (please see below)
To find your Associate ID, sign into your Zazzle account and click the below Link:
https://www.zazzle.com/my/associate/associate

vishal
New Contributor

Don't trust on zazzle because they are not given your payment 

My payment also not give me I am from india 

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