what US withholding tax would be applied to a UK resident motivational speaker speaking at an event in the US - are there any exemptions? what difference would it make if the individual used his PSC?
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I'd suggest you contact the event organiser to see what they need to in order to not withhold. They may have a standard process
From recent experience, immigration and permission to work in the US are different for self employed to employed (inc. PSC) so that might be even more critical...
Assuming the income is greater than $5 there is a US Federal filing requirement for the individual. There may additionally be State filing requirements. An ITIN will also be required.
If a PSC is used, the PSC may want to file a protective Form 1120-F.