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ITIN for Fiverr Freelancers: Tax Compliance Guide

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IRS-Authorized Certifying Acceptance Agents · Last updated: August 2026

Fiverr requires a tax identification number for US tax compliance. Non-US freelancers can use an ITIN on their Form W-8BEN to claim treaty benefits and reduce or eliminate the default 30% withholding that applies to US-source earnings from US buyers.

Quick answer

Fiverr collects tax data via Form W-8BEN for non-US sellers. An ITIN goes in the US taxpayer identification number field and is what makes a treaty claim in Part II possible. Where income is US-source and no valid tax ID is on file, the statutory rate is 30%. Most work performed outside the US is foreign-source and not withheld against. Verified August 2026.

How do you add your ITIN to Fiverr?

  1. Open your Fiverr seller dashboard and go to Settings, then Billing and payments, then Tax information.
  2. Select Form W-8BEN if you are a non-US individual. US persons complete Form W-9 instead; non-US companies complete W-8BEN-E.
  3. Enter your legal name exactly as the IRS holds it against your ITIN, then your country of citizenship and permanent residence address.
  4. Enter your ITIN in the US taxpayer identification number field.
  5. Complete Part II with your country and the treaty article you are claiming under. Skipping Part II leaves you at the default rate even if a treaty exists.
  6. Sign, date and submit. Re-certify when prompted — a W-8BEN expires at the end of the third calendar year after signing.

What withholding rate applies to your country?

The United States has income tax treaties with roughly 67 countries. Rates differ by income type, and the figures below are the commonly cited rates for independent personal services and royalties. The rate that applies to you depends on how your specific income is characterised, so confirm against the treaty text before relying on a number.

CountryTreaty with US?Typical rate with ITIN + treaty claim
IndiaYes0-15% depending on income type
United KingdomYes0% on most services income
CanadaYes0% on most services income
PakistanYes0-15% depending on income type
BangladeshYes0-15% depending on income type
Countries with no US treatyNo30% on US-source income

Which tax form will Fiverr send you?

US sellers who cross the reporting threshold receive Form 1099-K. Non-US sellers who had US-source income subject to withholding receive Form 1042-S, which reports both the gross amount and the tax withheld. If tax was over-withheld because your W-8BEN was incomplete, filing a Form 1040-NR return is how you reclaim it — and that return requires an ITIN.

Learn more: What is an ITIN? · Certifying Acceptance Agent · ITIN for freelancers

ITIN for Fiverr: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fiverr require an ITIN?
Fiverr requires tax information from sellers, collected through Form W-9 for US persons and Form W-8BEN for non-US individuals. An ITIN is not mandatory to sell on Fiverr, but it is mandatory if you want to claim a tax treaty rate in Part II of the W-8BEN. Without a US tax ID you cannot make that claim.
Does Fiverr withhold 30% from non-US freelancers?
Withholding applies to US-source income. Most work performed outside the US by a non-resident is foreign-source and not subject to US withholding, which is what the W-8BEN certifies. Where income is treated as US-source and no valid form or tax ID is on file, the default statutory rate is 30%.
What tax form does Fiverr send me?
US sellers who cross the reporting threshold receive Form 1099-K. Non-US sellers who had US-source income subject to withholding receive Form 1042-S. Many non-US sellers receive neither, because their income is foreign-source and no withholding occurred.
Can I use an ITIN instead of an SSN on Fiverr?
Yes. The W-8BEN asks for a US taxpayer identification number, and for an individual who cannot obtain a Social Security Number that means an ITIN. Enter the 9 digits exactly as issued and make sure the name matches IRS records for that ITIN.

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