The I-9:  Right to Work Checks in the US

The I-9: Right to Work Checks in the US

As in the UK, employers in the US are required to take steps to verify that their employees are legally entitled to work in the US. Form I-9 is used to document the employer’s verification of the employee’s identity and authorization to work. The I-9 has three...
You’ve registered a US LLC:  Now what?

You’ve registered a US LLC: Now what?

Some UK companies decide to do business in the US by registering a US limited liability company (or LLC). What US federal tax filing requirements will result? There are good reasons why a UK company shouldn’t own a US LLC – unless, that is, an election (known as a...
4 Reasons Your UK Company May Need to File a US Tax Return

4 Reasons Your UK Company May Need to File a US Tax Return

Does your UK company need to file a tax return in the US? Here are 4 reasons why you might. 1. You have US sourced income. If you have income that the IRS considers to be income from sources within the US, you may need to file a US tax return. For most businesses this...
What are Forms W-9 and W-8BEN-E?

What are Forms W-9 and W-8BEN-E?

UK companies doing business in the US – either directly or indirectly – may be asked by a client or customer to provide a completed W-9 or W-8BEN-E. What are these and why do they need to be completed? A W-9 is a form completed by US citizens or US business entities...
What do I put on my US invoice?

What do I put on my US invoice?

Our UK clients are accustomed to following specific legal requirements with respect to the invoices they issue to their customers. Thus, they are often surprised that, except for certain requirements relating to sales tax, what you put on an invoice in the US is...