Australians earning from Amazon KDP, YouTube, Amazon FBA, or US real estate — the US-Australia tax treaty gives you just 5% withholding on royalties. One of the lowest rates in the world. Get your ITIN for $99 and claim every dollar you're owed.
Apply Now — Only $99 →The US-Australia tax treaty gives Australians 5% withholding on royalties — Amazon KDP, YouTube AdSense, software licensing, music rights, and all other royalty income. Interest is 10%. Dividends are 15% (portfolio) or 5% (corporate with 10%+ stake). Business profits with no US presence = 0%. Apply for your ITIN online for $99 — 7–11 weeks, no passport mailing.
The US-Australia income tax treaty (1982, updated 2001 Protocol) is one of the most favorable treaties for royalty income. At just 5%, Australia's royalty rate is matched only by Canada, Germany, and a handful of other countries.
| Income Type | Without ITIN | With ITIN + Treaty | Saving (on $10,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalties — KDP, YouTube, software, patents | 30% | 5% | Save $2,500 |
| Interest | 30% | 10% | Save $2,000 |
| Dividends (portfolio) | 30% | 15% | Save $1,500 |
| Dividends (company, ≥10% stake) | 30% | 5% | Save $2,500 |
| Business profits — Amazon FBA (no US office) | Withholding risk | 0% | Full exemption |
| FIRPTA — US property sale | 15% at closing | File 1040-NR → recover overpaid | Recover thousands |
The US-Australia treaty gives the best royalty rate available. Get your ITIN and claim it.
Apply for Your ITIN — $99 →At 5%, Australians pay almost nothing in IRS withholding on royalties — compared to the 30% default for those without an ITIN. An Australian KDP author earning $30,000/year from Amazon.com saves $7,500 every year (paying just $1,500 at 5% vs $9,000 at 30%).
For YouTube, Australian creators earning AdSense from US viewers claim the 5% royalty rate via Form W-8BEN → AdSense → US tax info → select Australia treaty → Article on royalties.
Australian Amazon FBA sellers selling on Amazon.com with no US office, warehouse, or employees are generally exempt from US withholding on business profits under the treaty's business profits article. The ITIN is needed to complete Amazon's mandatory tax interview and submit W-8BEN to establish your Australian resident status.
Australia is one of the top foreign buyers of US real estate. Under FIRPTA, when an Australian sells US property, the buyer must withhold 15% of the gross sale price and remit it to the IRS. Filing Form 1040-NR with your ITIN after the sale allows you to recover any over-withheld amount based on your actual US tax liability.
Complete the form from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane — anywhere in Australia. 3 minutes.
Upload a clear photo via the secure portal. Also upload your supporting document — Amazon 1042-S, Google AdSense withholding, or US property contract.
Our IRS Certified Acceptance Agent certifies your Australian passport remotely. No mailing to IRS.
We prepare and submit your complete application directly to the IRS.
IRS mails your ITIN to your Australian address. We track and update you throughout.
Valid Australian passport as primary document. Supporting documents: Amazon 1042-S, Google AdSense withholding notice, US property contract, Upwork tax form, or US payer letter. Never mail your original Australian passport internationally — always use an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent.
| Provider | Price | IRS CAA? | Passport Mailing? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITIN Plus | $99 USD Lowest | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| ITINSERVICES.com | $160 USD +61% | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| ein-itin.com | $245 USD +148% | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
IRS Authorized CAA. 5% royalty rate. FIRPTA compliance. No passport mailing.
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