I’m planning to sell stuff outside the us, however is us made. I plan to buy it via Amazon, however to enter the Affiliate program they request a tax ID and is a not-negotiable feature. What do you recommend?
Posted on May 10, 2012.
I’m planning to sell stuff outside the us, however is us made. I plan to buy it via Amazon, however to enter the Affiliate program they request a tax ID and is a not-negotiable feature. What do you recommend?
ITIN
An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). It is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number “9”, formatted like an SSN (NNN-NN-NNNN).
To obtain an ITIN, you must complete IRS Form W-7, IRS Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (PDF) . The Form W-7 requires documentation substantiating foreign/alien status and true identity for each individual. You may either mail the documentation, along with the Form W-7, to the address shown in the Form W-7 Instructions, present it at IRS walk-in offices, or process your application through an Acceptance Agent authorized by the IRS.
Acceptance Agents are entities (colleges, financial institutions, accounting firms, etc.) who are authorized by the IRS to assist applicants in obtaining ITINs. They review the applicant’s documentation and forward the completed Form W-7 to IRS for processing.http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/inte…
Use the search box at the http://www.irs.gov website for Taxation of Nonresident Alienshttp://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/inte…
Hope that you find the above enclosed information useful. 05/09/2012
since you are likely not eligible for a SSN try for an ITIN