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    Oct 5, 2012, 02:22 PM
    Line 5 of the W-8BEN
    Thanks for your prompt answers to my last question.
    One last thing..

    Line 5 of the W-8BEN asks for a US ITIN. Does that mean my non-resident, non-citizen needs a US ITIN even if he/she does not have a US physical presence?

    Can this line be left blank? The instructions are very confusing!

    Thanks again.
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    Oct 5, 2012, 04:14 PM
    Since your sub-contractor is not in the US, he does not need an ITIN. That would only be required to claim a tax treaty exemption.
    In order to establish that the subcontractor is not a US person only, he does not need an TIN. Do not fill out part II.
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