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I'm not from USA, I'm planning to do a online business in Singapore. What should I do to get myself a Tax Id?

2007-05-01 18:04:17 · 5 answers · asked by Haylo 1 in Business & Finance Taxes United States

The saddest part is I have been trying to explain to them that I need not have a Tax ID as I'm not selling in US, or setting up my business in US. However, they insist that this is a procedure. They are already aware that I'm from Singapore after umpteen times of emphasis :)

2007-05-01 21:14:53 · update #1

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"Tax ID #" is for companies. Individuals in the USA use their Social Security number for tax purposes.

You can set up a company in the USA and just apply for a Tax ID number. You do not have to incorporate if you don't want to; a sole proprietor, partnership, etc. can apply and get a Tax ID number. I have one for my Sole Proprietorship and a separate one for my Corporation (I am a US citizen and my companies are here). I believe you may need to have someone represent you with a physical address here.

The costs are negligible, but I have no idea if there is much red tape for a foreign national to go through. I can tell you that Singapore is highly respected in our US business community. Also, my daughter had a tremendous time in your country, found people very respectful and respectable.

For the cheapest, fastest, and simplest way, I think I would go to a search at google or yahoo, put in "tax id number", find the IRS site, and follow those instructions. Avoid the advertisements, as they will just charge you money for what you can do yourself. I did mine in minutes, for no additional fee.

2007-05-01 19:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Just advise them that you are not a US citizen or resident, not subject to US tax laws, and do not have a US tax ID. If the items are being shipped outside the US, that should be all that they need.

2007-05-01 20:26:06 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0 0

Hi,

your best bet would be to check out:

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Hope that helps!

Best wishes
Jenna

2007-05-02 02:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-10-14 08:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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2007-05-03 06:27:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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