The Franklin Blog: Hiring Your guide to compliantly hiring Employees and Contractors. No consequence in paying international contractors, it's on them to properly report their income to their government.Do you need a 1099 for international contractors? Your guide for understanding how to hire and pay independent contractors around the world. Hiring international contractors can be useful but comes with challenges like IRS requirements or foreign labor laws. Once new contractors have accepted your offer, you'll need to have then fill out an IRS Form W-9. You can download a copy here. Learn how to hire independent contractors overseas and ensure compliance with foreign employment laws to avoid misclassification risks. Learn how U.S. companies can hire foreign independent contractors, covering legal aspects, benefits, and compliance tips. This article will outline four steps for hiring international contractors overseas and how Wise can help cut costs on global payments.