Reference guide for withholding on nonresidents. Withholding on payments to nonresidents and foreign nonresidents (withholding agent information).They need the contractor's tax ID number in their home country. You can learn more about both forms at the links below: About Form W-8 BEN. Payees must complete FTB Form 590, Withholding Exemption Certificate, to certify their status. A wage levy requires an Application for Earnings Withholding Order instead of a letter of instruction. If you have any doubt about the requirement to withhold, go ahead and do it and use a Form 1042. Persons who wish to address the Board in person should complete the form provided for that purpose. Business License Fee Calculation. Consultant, in the performance of this Agreement, shall be and act as an independent contractor.