Understand tax requirements when hiring a foreign contractor. Our guide provides essential insights for seamless compliance with international tax laws.In this blog, we'll go through the legal and compliance issues that countries must consider before hiring a foreign independent contractor. Use this guide if you are a payer who makes payments to nonresidents for services performed in Canada, other than in employment situations. If your contractor based in Canada is a US employee or resident, you'll have to have them fill out the 1099-NEC form. This fact sheet explains how to classify your workers and covers the differences between workers and independent contractors.