Guides: ITIN, US tax, LLC & banking
Plain-language guides for people in Thailand — the US ITIN, US tax returns and W-8BEN, forming a US LLC and getting an EIN, US bank accounts and getting paid in dollars.
What is an ITIN, and do you need one?An ITIN is a US tax number for people who can't get a Social Security Number. Learn what it's for, who needs one, and when you may not.How to apply for an ITIN from ThailandStep by step: how to apply for a US ITIN from Thailand with Form W-7 — what you send, how long it takes, and how TinTax makes it simple.Which documents do you need for an ITIN?The passport is the easiest document for an ITIN application. See what the IRS accepts, what it rejects, and tips to avoid delays.Does an ITIN expire? How to renew itAn ITIN expires if it isn't used on a US federal tax return for three years in a row. Learn when yours expires and how to renew it.Form W-8BEN for Thai YouTubers, authors and investorsYouTube, Amazon KDP, app stores and US brokers ask for Form W-8BEN. What it is, why it matters for the tax you pay, and what you need.US LLC for Thai sellers: Amazon, Shopify, Stripe and moreWhy online sellers and freelancers in Thailand form a US LLC, which state to choose, what it costs, and the yearly filings that come with it.How to get an EIN without an SSN (for non-US owners)Non-US owners can get a US EIN for their company without an SSN or ITIN. How it works, how long it takes and what you need.Opening a US bank account from Thailand: your optionsCan you open a US bank account without living in the US? The realistic options for people and businesses in Thailand, and what banks ask for.Filing a US tax return (1040-NR) from ThailandWho needs to file Form 1040-NR, the deadlines, the US–Thailand tax treaty, and how people in Thailand get withheld US tax back.Getting paid in US dollars in Thailand: bank transfer, Wise, Payoneer or PayPalHow freelancers, creators and sellers in Thailand receive USD from US clients and platforms, what it costs, and the tax paperwork to sort out.
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