Discover essential steps for safely paying international contractors. Our guide simplifies compliance, currency, payment methods, contracts, and more.If the payee is a foreign company or a foreign individual (non-resident alien for U.S. tax purposes), they should complete the appropriate Form W-8. Generally, you do not have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors. There are no requirements for U.S. companies to file an IRS 1099 Tax Form to pay a foreign contractor. Need to pay international contractors? This how-to guide provides the best methods and resources to make overseas payments quickly, safely and securely. If you employ workers from outside the US, you need to provide them with a W8BEN form. The secretary of state cannot give a legal opinion as to whether a particular foreign entity is "transacting business" in Texas. Form 1099MISC is used for reporting payments made to U.S. persons who are not employees, such as independent contractors or service providers.