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gregor
Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Posts: 918
Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:37 pm
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Why do I need a TIN???
I got a VAT number, isn't that enough?
I don't live in the US, why do I need to apply for a TIN?
None of the other stock agencies ever asked for it! |
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galstyan
Joined: 21 Mar 2008
Posts: 3207
Location: Yerevan,Armenia
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:57 pm
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| gregor wrote: | Why do I need a TIN???
I got a VAT number, isn't that enough?
I don't live in the US, why do I need to apply for a TIN?
None of the other stock agencies ever asked for it! |
You DON'T need a TIN . |
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gregor
Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Posts: 918
Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:01 pm
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| galstyan wrote: |
You DON'T need a TIN . |
Why not? Im in Group B2, Im not an individual, I have a company! |
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galstyan
Joined: 21 Mar 2008
Posts: 3207
Location: Yerevan,Armenia
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:04 pm
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| gregor wrote: | | galstyan wrote: |
You DON'T need a TIN . |
Why not? Im in Group B2, Im not an individual, I have a company! |
Ah ... sorry ... |
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cidepix
Joined: 29 Jul 2007
Posts: 196
Location: London / UK
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:58 pm
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| gregor wrote: | | galstyan wrote: |
You DON'T need a TIN . |
Why not? Im in Group B2, Im not an individual, I have a company! |
Do you submit someone else's work?
If all you do is submit your OWN work then you are also an individual. An individual can have a catering company, but also can submit images as an individual! :) You can also have as many companies as you like! Catering, web design, graphics, you are free to do as much business as you want! This does not mean you submit images as a company.
But if your business is about photography and you submit on behalf of that company then you are right! You need it! |
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nder
Joined: 20 Dec 2006
Posts: 765
Location: www.3dstocktalk.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:04 pm
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| gregor wrote: | | galstyan wrote: |
You DON'T need a TIN . |
Why not? Im in Group B2, Im not an individual, I have a company! |
Then AFAIK you need EIN. |
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mackin43
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Joined: 20 Mar 2008
Posts: 427
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:41 pm
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Hi gregor,
If you're in group B2, you'll probably need an EIN. Since you submit as an entity (correct?), you should also consider consulting your tax advisor to determine exactly what documentation you'll need.
You can also email taxhelp@shutterstock.com for further assistance.
-jm
| gregor wrote: | | galstyan wrote: |
You DON'T need a TIN . |
Why not? Im in Group B2, Im not an individual, I have a company! |
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gregor
Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Posts: 918
Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:29 pm
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Huh??? what's an EIN? What's AFAIK? What's an entity? I don't know how my company is called in the American tax mumbojumbo!!!
And yes, I only submit my own work!
I don't reed anything about EIN or AFAIK or whatever in the Tax center. Where can I find this information? |
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imagist
Site Admin
Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Posts: 246
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:35 pm
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Getting an EIN for your foreign entity is done by using an SS4 form and applying by phone or fax. It's easy and quick. We have provided SS4 instructions in the Tax Center.
thx
Adam |
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mackin43
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Joined: 20 Mar 2008
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:36 pm
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AFAIK - As Far As I Know
gregor, do you submit to Shutterstock through your company?
| gregor wrote: | Huh??? what's an EIN? What's AFAIK? What's an entity? I don't know how my company is called in the American tax mumbojumbo!!!
And yes, I only submit my own work!
I don't reed anything about EIN or AFAIK or whatever in the Tax center. Where can I find this information? |
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nder
Joined: 20 Dec 2006
Posts: 765
Location: www.3dstocktalk.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:38 pm
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Is using google that hard?
AFAIK - as far as I know
EIN - employer identification number
If you want to know more about it read this stuff
Your EU VAT number has nothing to do with it.
If you just don't get the "mumbojumbo", let an accountant do it. |
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cidepix
Joined: 29 Jul 2007
Posts: 196
Location: London / UK
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:52 pm
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| gregor wrote: | Huh??? what's an EIN? What's AFAIK? What's an entity? I don't know how my company is called in the American tax mumbojumbo!!!
And yes, I only submit my own work!
I don't reed anything about EIN or AFAIK or whatever in the Tax center. Where can I find this information? |
Are you a one man business or do you have employees?
A friend of mine submits to SS as an illustration agent and he also submits on behalf of the artists he represents. That's why he needs an EIN
I don't thing you are in the same situation gregor! You are worrying for something unnecessary as I can see!
1- What is your company about? Related to photograpy? are you an agent?
2- Is it a one man business? |
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gregor
Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Posts: 918
Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:10 pm
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| mackin43 wrote: | | gregor, do you submit to Shutterstock through your company? |
Uhm yes, I guess ?!?!
| cidepix wrote: | Are you a one man business or do you have employees?
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Aaah yes, that's probably it. I have a one man business, I do NOT have employees!
Thanks cidepix, you're very helpfull!
| nder wrote: | | Is using google that hard? |
Yeah man you're so right, Im a moron!
Well if you are that friendly... maybe you want to pay my accountant, because he is quite expensive! |
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grafistart
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 81
Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:16 pm
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| cidepix wrote: | | gregor wrote: | Huh??? what's an EIN? What's AFAIK? What's an entity? I don't know how my company is called in the American tax mumbojumbo!!!
And yes, I only submit my own work!
I don't reed anything about EIN or AFAIK or whatever in the Tax center. Where can I find this information? |
Are you a one man business or do you have employees?
A friend of mine submits to SS as an illustration agent and he also submits on behalf of the artists he represents. That's why he needs an EIN
I don't thing you are in the same situation gregor! You are worrying for something unnecessary as I can see!
1- What is your company about? Related to photograpy? are you an agent?
2- Is it a one man business? |
I'm in a simular situation as Gregor ... I have a small business (with my wife). I don't have employees. Everything I submit here at SS is made by me. But my PayPall account is related to my business. So is it a problem if I use the individual W8 form or must I obtain an EIN to submit as an entity and use one of the other W8 forms? |
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mackin43
Site Admin
Joined: 20 Mar 2008
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:22 pm
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You should consult your tax advisor to be certain, but it sounds like you fall into category B2, and would need to fill out an SS4 to get an EIN.
The form is available in our tax center.
-jm
| grafistart wrote: | | cidepix wrote: | | gregor wrote: | Huh??? what's an EIN? What's AFAIK? What's an entity? I don't know how my company is called in the American tax mumbojumbo!!!
And yes, I only submit my own work!
I don't reed anything about EIN or AFAIK or whatever in the Tax center. Where can I find this information? |
Are you a one man business or do you have employees?
A friend of mine submits to SS as an illustration agent and he also submits on behalf of the artists he represents. That's why he needs an EIN
I don't thing you are in the same situation gregor! You are worrying for something unnecessary as I can see!
1- What is your company about? Related to photograpy? are you an agent?
2- Is it a one man business? |
I'm in a simular situation as Gregor ... I have a small business (with my wife). I don't have employees. Everything I submit here at SS is made by me. But my PayPall account is related to my business. So is it a problem if I use the individual W8 form or must I obtain an EIN to submit as an entity and use one of the other W8 forms? |
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