The Tax Forms below can be found in the Tax Filing section on the Office of the Controller’s website.

International Tax Questionnaire (for vendors)

Tax Cover Sheet for International Visitor

• W-8BEN
• W-8BEN-E

Payments to Foreign Vendors

For foreign visitors honoraria (services) and travel visit: Quick Guide - Payments to International Visitors Foreign Visitors

Foreign Vendors:

Services performed abroad - Vendor completes Form W-8BEN (for Individual) and Form W-8BEN-E (for companies). See special Purchasing’s Procedures for International Services. The department should add a note to purchase order or DV that service is performed outside of USA.

Purchase of goods:

Vendor completes Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E.

Services and Travel performed within the US, complete Tax Coversheet and provide a copy of I-94

Optional:

To apply for Tax Treaty, visitor who holds a US Tax Identification Number (SSN) must complete the International Tax Questionnaire.

FMS tax will determine their proper tax status and determine if eligible for tax treaty - see Employment and International Students, Faculty & Staff.