W-8 BEN form in US - Sole Trader in UK

[Jonty789]

Hi all,

Quick question, I am contracting for a US firm as a sole trader in the UK (based in the UK).

On the W8-BEN form it asks for Foreign Tax Identifying Number. Just wondering if I should give my national insurance number or UTR number? or is either acceptable?

Thanks for your help!
Jonts

[WTFH]

Have you filled out a W7 ITIN?

If not, then you'll need to do that to get your TIN.

[TheGreenBastard]

You shouldn't need a US issued TIN, if you're referring to section 9b then it's your or your Ltd's UTR.

[ladymuck]

You shouldn't need a US issued TIN, if you're referring to section 9b then it's your or your Ltd's UTR.

The key phrase the OP used was "sole trader"

[TheGreenBastard]

The key phrase the OP used was "sole trader"

Did you have a point? The UTR will be personally attached to the person in such case, hence my "your OR your Ltd's UTR"

[ladymuck]

Did you have a point? The UTR will be personally attached to the person in such case, hence my "your OR your Ltd's UTR"

Whoops, my bad. I misread

[Jonty789]

So I think understood for section 6a "foreign tax identifying number" I should use UTR and NOT NI?

Also I don't the discussion about W7 ITIN is relevant

[TheGreenBastard]

Not your National Insurance number, use your Self Assessment UTR if you're a sole trader.