Hi, I’m a Canadian and it’s currently my first time using Developer Exchange. However, I’m in the midst of filing my W8-BEN, and I’m stuck on the Identification of Beneficial Owner (Continued) section.
It’s asking for a Foreign (non-U.S.) Tax ID Number, but I do not have an American SSN or an ITIN. Is it an absolute must that I provide one of these? Or can I skip this step by not claiming Tax Treaty Benefits? Otherwise, is it possible for me to use my Canadian SIN? Thank you. Sorry, this is my first time working with stuff like this, and I just don’t want to be making any major mistakes.
I’m Canadian too, for your Foreign Tax id Number just use your Social Security Number. That’s what I have in mine and no issues.
Just note that income tax is not withheld when you DevEx and you need to save part of whatever you make to pay to the CRA as self-employment income when the time comes
Great, thank you! And just to make sure, if I DevEx this year, will I have to file to the CRA this year in April if I were to DevEx right now? Or is that something I’d have to do for 2026?
