If you contract with a foreign company or selfemployed workers who operate under a business entity, you'll need to collect IRS Form W8BENE. When a US company hires independent contractors who are US residents, it should have contractors complete Form W9.Discover the essential steps and legal intricacies involved in hiring independent contractors from overseas for US companies. If you are hiring a foreign contractor, you will need to have them complete IRS Form W8BEN. Collect IRS Form W8BEN (or W8BENE) for foreign independent contractors. Employment of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT will perform as an independent contractor all services under this. Must be in the district courts of Tarrant County, Texas. This agreement is effective upon the date of approval in Tarrant County Commissioners Court.