During this step, you collect and complete the relevant documents such as tax forms, bank details, certificates and licenses, and contact information. Yes, it is legal under US tax law.US tax law is concerned with collecting tax. Hiring international contractors can be useful but comes with challenges like IRS requirements or foreign labor laws. I have a 1099 remote contractor opportunity. I use my US address, SSN on W9 and US bank account for payouts However I. Just walk into any US Bank and this is a very simple procedure. All they will ask is for your Passport copy, maybe an additional Secondary ID. Yes, you can be paid in USD and yes, the payment can be deposited in your US bank account. The second part of your question is obscure.