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Why do I need to provide my tax details?
Where can I find the Tax Details form?
What tax information do I need to provide?
I already provided my tax information, do I need to update it?
How do I know if my Tax Details form is complete?
Can Awin verify my tax details?
Do I need to pay VAT as a publisher?
How can I check if my EU VAT ID is valid?
I don’t have a registered business. What should I select as my Business Type?
Do I need to provide a tax number?
What if I don’t have a tax number?
Do I need to upload any documents?
Why isn’t my country listed in the Tax Residency options?
Why do I need to provide my tax details?
Your tax details are required to:
- Ensure accurate commission payments.
- Comply with local tax regulations, allowing Awin to provide necessary information to tax authorities if requested.
Where can I find the Tax Details form?
To open the Tax Details form, log in to the Awin platform and go to Account > Payment Details.
What tax information do I need to provide?
When entering your tax details, you’ll need to provide the following information:
Tax Residency
- Select the country where your business is registered for tax purposes.
- This may differ from the regions in which you operate. For example, if your business is registered in Malta but operates in the UK, select Malta.
- You may need to provide proof of your tax residency if requested by Awin or local tax authorities.
- If your business is registered in Turkey, see Payments for publishers with Turkish Tax Residency.
Business Type
Awin recognises the following business types:
- Registered Company: A company formally registered under local laws (e.g., Ltd., Inc., GmbH).
- Sole Trader: An individual who owns and operates their business independently. Sole traders may or may not be VAT registered. Check with your tax advisor if unsure.
- Micro Entrepreneur (Brazil): For Brazilian publishers with annual gross revenues under BRL 81,000.00, you may register as an Individual Micro-Entrepreneur (MEI) to establish a company and obtain a Brazilian Tax ID.
Company Name
- Provide your registered company name as listed with the relevant authorities.
- If you are a sole trader, enter your first and last name.
VAT ID or Local Tax Number
- EU/UK Tax Residency:
- If you have a European VAT ID, provide it.
- If not, submit your local tax number (optional for invoicing).
- UK publishers: VAT will be shown on invoices per UK regulations.
- EU publishers (excluding Germany): VAT will not appear on invoices due to the reverse charge mechanism.
- German Tax Residency
- You must provide either a German VAT ID or a local tax number.
- If the ‘Kleinunternehmerregelung’ (small business regulation) applies to you, there will be no VAT on your invoices.
- US Tax Residency:
- Other Countries:
- You may provide your local tax number.
Tax Verification Document
- Upload proof of your tax registration (e.g. a certificate issued by your tax authority).
- For US publishers, submission of a W-9 form is mandatory. This allows Awin to file 1099 forms with US tax authorities. For more details, see US Tax forms (1099 & W9) - FAQs.
Address Information
Provide the complete registered address of your business. This must match the address on file with your tax authority. Your address will appear on invoice documents. Include the following details:
- Street name and number
- Additional address information (optional)
- City, state/province (if applicable)
- Postal code
- US-based publishers must include their state
Note: Ensure the details you provide match those registered with your tax authority. You can update them in the Awin platform any time.
I already provided my tax information, do I need to update it?
You should check to ensure your tax information is complete in case anything has changed. The following details may need to be updated:
- Tax Residency: Awin must record your tax residency for VAT purposes.
- Business Type and Company Name: Needed for compliance with international regulations.
- Additional tax documents for certain regions (e.g. W-9 form for US publishers)
How do I know if my Tax Details form is complete?
If you can save the form without error messages, your information is complete. Full disclosure of accurate information is your responsibility, so please check your details.
Can Awin verify my tax details?
No, please consult a tax advisor if you’re unsure. The information you submit must match your tax authority’s records.
Do I need to pay VAT as a publisher?
VAT requirements depend on your tax residency. Generally:
- UK/Germany: Subject to local VAT laws.
- Other regions (excluding the UK/Germany): VAT may not apply due to the reverse charge mechanism.
If you’re not tax-registered in the UK or Germany, the ‘reverse charge mechanism’ applies. This means you do not pay VAT, as Awin reports it directly to the relevant tax authorities. Your self-billing invoices will exclude VAT.
How can I check if my EU VAT ID is valid?
To verify your VAT ID, visit the EU Taxation page.
I don’t have a registered business. What should I select as my Business Type?
Select Sole Trader and enter your full name as the Company Name.
Do I need to provide a tax number?
Your tax number requirements depend on your country of tax residence and VAT registration status.
EU VAT registered publishers
- If your tax residency is Germany: Provide your 11-digit German tax ID.
- If your tax residency is any other EU country: Provide your VAT ID.
Publishers not EU VAT registered
- If your tax residency is Germany: You must submit your local tax number.
- If your tax residency is anywhere other than the US and Germany: You should submit your local tax number.
If your tax residency is the USA
What if I don’t have a tax number?
If you don’t have a tax number assigned, use another ID, like your social security number.
Do I need to upload any documents?
Publishers with US tax residency must upload a W-9 form. Other regions may be required to upload tax documents if requested by Awin. For more details, see US Tax forms (1099 & W9) - FAQs.
Why isn’t my country listed in the Tax Residency options?
If your country isn’t listed, Awin’s services aren’t available there, and you won’t be able to proceed.
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