I’m a non-resident running a U.S. business remotely, and I recently got paid from a U.S. client. The payment platform withheld a chunk of money, and now I’m worried I’ll also be taxed again in my home country. I’ve heard about tax treaties, but I don’t know how to use them properly or if I even qualify. I just want to make sure I’m not paying twice on the same income; what’s the smartest way to avoid that?
Answer by: abdullah-al-naim
1 month ago
The best way to avoid double taxation is by leveraging tax treaties between the U.S. and your country. When used correctly, they reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on certain income, especially passive income and service-based earnings.
To make it work:
Determine treaty eligibility
Submit Form W-8BEN (for individuals) or W-8BEN-E (for entities)
Keep proper records and IRS confirmations
If you\’re unsure how to file or structure it legally, Business Globalizer can handle it for you end-to-end.
