Bangladeshi graphic designers are highly regarded globally, with strong presence on Fiverr, 99Designs, Behance, and direct client relationships with US companies. If you earn from US clients or US-based platforms, an ITIN is essential to avoid losing 30% of every payment to tax withholding.
US Income Sources for Bangladeshi Graphic Designers
Bangladeshi graphic designers earn US income from:
- Fiverr gigs serving US buyers
- 99Designs contests and direct contracts
- Upwork contracts with US clients
- Direct invoicing to US agencies and companies
- Creative Market and design asset platforms selling to US customers
- Stock photo sites (Shutterstock, Adobe Stock) with US revenue
Each platform that pays US-source income requires a W-8BEN with your ITIN to avoid withholding.
Creative Market and Stock Design Platforms
Creative Market is a popular platform for Bangladeshi designers selling fonts, templates, graphics, and UI kits. Like other US platforms, Creative Market requires a W-8BEN for international sellers. Your ITIN enables this form and stops withholding on your marketplace earnings.
Adobe Stock and Shutterstock similarly require contributor tax information. Contributing to these platforms without an ITIN means losing 30% of every US sale.
Building a Freelance Design Business as a Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi graphic designers who reach consistent $1,000+/month earnings from US clients often benefit from forming a US LLC to:
- Accept Stripe payments from US clients
- Invoice in USD professionally
- Open a Mercury bank account for USD receipts
- Access US design software subscriptions at proper licensing rates
An ITIN is the prerequisite for all of this.
ITIN Plus for Bangladeshi Designers
$99, 8–14 weeks, IRS Certified Acceptance Agent. Email apply@itinplus.com with your passport, NID, and address proof. We handle everything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Bangladeshi graphic designers need an ITIN?
Yes, if you earn from US clients or US platforms (Fiverr, 99Designs, Upwork, Creative Market, Adobe Stock). An ITIN lets you submit W-8BEN to avoid 30% tax withholding on US earnings.
Does Creative Market require an ITIN from Bangladeshi designers?
Creative Market requests a W-8BEN form from international sellers. This form requires your ITIN. Without it, Creative Market may withhold 30% from your US sales.
How do I submit my ITIN to Fiverr as a graphic designer?
In Fiverr, go to Settings → Tax Information and complete the W-8BEN form with your ITIN. Fiverr verifies the information and stops withholding on future payments.
How long does it take to get an ITIN?
8–14 weeks from the IRS submission date. ITIN Plus handles the complete application for $99.
Can I sell design templates on US platforms from Bangladesh?
Yes. Platforms like Creative Market, Etsy (digital downloads), and Design Bundles are open to Bangladeshi designers. You need an ITIN to submit W-8BEN and avoid withholding on US sales.