What if I don have a US taxpayer identification number (TIN) or a social security number (SSN)?
If you don’t have a US taxpayer identification number (TIN) and choose not to apply for one, then Getty Images is required by the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax laws to deduct 30% withholding taxes from any royalty payments that are due to you. There are different types of taxpayer identification numbers based on where you are a tax resident, and whether or not you are an individual or a business entity. If you don’t have a TIN, you can apply for one of the following taxpayer identification numbers: • Social security number (SSN) You will need to complete SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. You must also submit evidence of your identity, age, and US citizenship or lawful alien status. For more information, see the Social Security website at www.ssa.gov. • Employer identification number (EIN) An EIN is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity. For more information, see the Internal Revenue Service website at www.irs.go
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