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ITIN for Brazilian Upwork Freelancers — Complete Your Tax Interview

$99 flat fee · Upwork tax ready · IRS CAA · 8–14 weeks

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Why Brazilian Upwork Freelancers Need an ITIN

  • Upwork tax interview required — Upwork mandates a tax interview for all non-US freelancers; W-8BEN with ITIN required.
  • Payment processing holds — Upwork may hold payouts pending tax interview completion if no ITIN is on file.
  • Top Rated & Top Rated Plus — Premium badge holders face enhanced tax verification requirements.
  • US LLC on Upwork — Brazilian freelancers using a US LLC on Upwork need both EIN and personal ITIN.
  • Enterprise client contracts — Fortune 500 companies on Upwork require complete W-8BEN documentation before contract execution.
⚠️ No US–Brazil Tax Treaty: Brazil has no income tax treaty with the US. Standard withholding rates apply — but your ITIN + W-8BEN is still required for all US platform and IRS compliance.

⚠️ Always Use an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)

Many ITIN services are not registered CAAs. If a non-CAA submits your W-7, the IRS issues a CP567 rejection notice. ITIN Plus is a registered IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent — we certify your documents, prepare your W-7, and submit directly to the IRS. No original passport mailing required.

Upwork Tax Compliance for Brazilian Freelancers

Upwork requires all non-US freelancers to complete a tax interview through their account settings. For Brazilians, this means submitting a W-8BEN form — which requires your ITIN on line 6. Without it, Upwork may place holds on your weekly payouts or flag your account during quarterly tax compliance reviews.

The good news: once your ITIN is issued and your W-8BEN is submitted, Upwork processes your payouts normally. ITIN Plus gets Brazilian Upwork freelancers their ITIN in 8–14 weeks — flat $99, entirely remote, no embassy visit required.

How to Apply

1
Email apply@itinplus.com to start your application — takes under 5 minutes.
2
Send your passport scan — As a CAA, we certify it. No original mailing needed.
3
We prepare & file your W-7 directly with the IRS as a Certifying Acceptance Agent.
4
Receive your ITIN in 8–14 weeks. We follow up with the IRS on your behalf.
$99

Flat fee · IRS CAA · No hidden charges · Renewal: $199 · EIN add-on: $50

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Brazilian apply remotely?

Yes. ITIN Plus is an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA). Email apply@itinplus.com — no embassy visit needed.

How long does it take?

8–14 weeks from IRS receipt of your W-7.

How much does it cost?

$99 flat fee for new ITINs. $199 renewal. $50 EIN add-on.

Does Brazil have a US tax treaty?

No. Standard US withholding rates apply. Your ITIN is still required for W-8BEN and IRS compliance.

What documents are needed?

Your valid Brazilian passport is the primary document. ITIN Plus provides a full checklist when you apply.

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