What is Form 1099?

What is Form 1099?

Form 1099 (known simply as a “1099”) is a report, filed annually with the IRS and provided to payees, of payments made to certain payees in the prior calendar year. (A few US states impose similar reporting requirements.) IRS computers match the payments reported by...
How can a UK company obtain a US EIN?

How can a UK company obtain a US EIN?

Many UK companies believe, wrongly, that only a US business entity can obtain a US employer identification number (also known as an “EIN” or “FEIN”). Although there are many good reasons to form a US business entity, the need for a US EIN isn’t one of them. Getting a...
Can that State Really Tax Us?  Understanding P.L. 86-272

Can that State Really Tax Us? Understanding P.L. 86-272

As UK companies, our clients are accustomed to the somewhat uniform legal structure found in a unitary, parliamentary monarchy. It’s no surprise, therefore, that our clients are often bewildered by the US’ federal system, in which each state (and often local...
New Ownership Reporting Rules to Take Effect

New Ownership Reporting Rules to Take Effect

UK clients accustomed to Companies House reporting are often surprised to learn that, in the US, there is no database – public or otherwise – of the owners of US companies. In the US, the identity of corporate owners (or other persons with significant control) is...