Group A1 -- If you are submitting to Bigstock as an individual and are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, then no matter where you are worldwide you can submit Form W-9 to us to satisfy your filing requirement. Typically there will be no withholding of taxes on any of your Bigstock income.
Group A2 -- If you are submitting to Bigstock as an individual and are a resident of a country that has a tax treaty with the U.S., then please submit Form W-8BEN digitally on Bigstock's website to benefit from the reduced or zero withholding rate that is specified in your country's tax treaty. Note that a U.S. Tax ID # (TIN) is not required for Group A2.
Group A3 -- If you are submitting to Bigstock as an individual and are not a resident of a country that has a tax treaty with the U.S., then your U.S. source income from Bigstock will be subject to 30% withholding tax. Please submit Form W-8BEN to us digitally on our website. Note that a U.S. Tax ID # (TIN) is not required for Group A3.