Form W-9 (SP), the Spanish-language W-9
Form W-9 (SP) is the IRS’s official Spanish edition of the W-9. It works exactly like the English form: you give your taxpayer identification number to a payer, not to the IRS.
This is the genuine IRS PDF, unmodified. Source: IRS official page.
What is W-9 (SP)?
Formulario W-9 (SP), Solicitud y Certificación del Número de Identificación del Contribuyente, is the Spanish-language version of Form W-9. It collects the same information: legal name, tax classification, address, and SSN or EIN. A payer can accept either language edition, and the certification you sign carries the same legal weight.
Who files W-9 (SP)?
- Spanish-speaking freelancers, contractors, and vendors asked for their TIN
- Anyone who prefers to read and certify the form in Spanish
- US persons only, the same as the English W-9
How to fill out W-9 (SP)
- Complete lines 1 to 6 with your legal name, business name if any, tax classification, and address.
- Enter your SSN or EIN in Part I.
- Download the PDF, then sign and date the certification in Part II.
- Give the form to the requester and keep a copy for your records.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Spanish W-9 accepted everywhere the English one is?
Yes. It is an official IRS form with the same fields and the same certification, so any US payer can accept it.
Do I still enter my information in English?
Names, addresses, and numbers are entered the same way on both editions. Only the printed instructions and labels differ.