1. ITIN You will need to apply an individual taxpayer identification number. An ITIN can help you to fileUS tax return and get your payments.  A request for an ITIN is made on Form W-7.
2. W-8 ECI: If property is used for rental purpose, the IRS requires foreign owner to withhold and pay income tax at a rate 30% of the gross rents collected. However, foreign owner can elect to treat the rental income as “effective connected income” withUS trade or business.

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