Tax information

Submit your non-US tax info to Google

Depending on your location or the location of your business, Google may be required to collect tax-related information from you. If you have to provide your tax information to Google, you can do so from the "Payments" page in your AdMob account. Not everyone is required to provide tax information.

Submit or update your tax information

Sign in to your AdMob account at https://admob.google.com.
Click Payments in the sidebar.
In the "Settings" section, click Manage settings.
In the "Payments profile"section, find the country for which you're providing tax info and click the pencil icon Edit next to it.
Click Manage tax info.
On this page, you'll find a guide to help you select the appropriate form for your tax situation. Ensure all information (e.g., organization name, address, tax registration number) exactly matches your official tax documents. Upload any required documents.
Click Save (if applicable after making updates).

All of the forms are available to submit online. Instructions for submitting any other forms offline are also provided.

Note: To find your completed tax information, you follow the same instructions.

Location-specific information

Select your governmental entity of interest for location-specific tax information.

Singapore

Note: The status of tax residency information related to tax exemption with Singapore does not result in account limitations, or impact payouts or withholding tax at the moment.

Documents to submit:

For Singapore, for both organizations and individuals, prove tax residency by providing a tax residency certificate issued by your local government.

FAQs

Submitting your tax info

Why am I being asked to complete this form?

We need your tax information because you earn money through Google products, buy Google services that require your tax information, and/or are paid through Google entities located in countries that require it. Where Google is required to withhold taxes on our payments to you, submitting your tax information allows Google to apply the correct withholding rate and ensure that timely payments are made.

Can the withholding rate be reduced?

The rate of withholding depends on several factors, which Google needs your tax information to determine. If your country/region has a tax treaty with the country/region where you earn money through Google products, withholding may be reduced.

What happens if I don’t complete this form?

Your payout may be subject to a higher withholding tax deduction if local tax law requires taxes to be withheld from your payout.

Note: The status of tax residency information related to tax exemption with Ireland or Singapore will not result in account limitations, or impact payouts or withholding tax. We will let you know in the event of any changes.

What's the status of my tax info?

Your information has one of the following statuses:

In review

Your submitted tax information is being reviewed. If additional documents are required to validate your tax information or verify your identity, we'll notify you in the Google payments center and by email.

Action Required

Further tax information is required to verify your identity or the accuracy of the information already submitted.

Accepted

Your tax information has been submitted, reviewed, and accepted.

Declined

Your tax information may be declined for several reasons, including if the document you uploaded was:

Blurry or unclear
Expired or not an acceptable document type (e.g., passports or driving licenses for tax residency proof in some regions). Refer to Location-specific information or the document requirements depending on your account type.
Missing pages or information, such as a signature.
Contains information (e.g., organization name, address) that does not exactly match the information in your AdMob payments profile.

If your information is declined, we will notify you in the Google payments center and by email. Make sure the documents you upload are clear, current, complete, and that all details precisely match your payments profile information. If you have recently changed your business name or address, ensure your AdMob account reflects these changes before resubmitting documents.

Note: Reviews may take up to 7 business days.

Tax residency info

Proof of tax residency

A business or individual’s tax residency country/region is where they are responsible for paying taxes. The country in which you reside is not necessarily your tax residency country. To determine your status, consult a tax adviser or your country/region’s tax residency criteria.

Google requires proof of tax residency to determine our withholding obligation on the payments made to you.

For more information, refer to Tax residency certificates (TRC).

Tax residency certificates (TRC)

A tax residency certificate is a specific document that indicates the taxpayer's residency. A government issues such a certificate to prevent tax fraud resulting from the incorrect application of the provisions of international treaties on the avoidance of double taxation. You can use a TRC to show that you deserve to benefit from the application of double tax treaties, and to comply with local tax regulations.

Requirements for a tax residency certificate:

Is a government-issued document created for the purpose of validating tax residency.
If the TRC indicates a country related to a tax treaty, the treaty must pertain to the country.

Official names of TRCs for selected countries

The table presents official names for Tax Residency Certificates for entities and individuals in selected countries.

Global Tax Information: Common Countries

Country

Official Name of a TRC (Entities)

Official Name of a TRC (Individuals)

Bangladesh

Tax Residency Certificate

China

Certificate of Chinese Fiscal Resident

India

Certificate of Residence for the Purposes of Section 90 and 90A in Form 10FB

Indonesia

Certificate of Taxpayer Residency

Japan

Certificate of Residence in Japan

Korea

Certificate of Residency

Morocco

Attestation de résidence fiscale (Certificate of Residence)

Pakistan

Certificate of Residence (COR)

Philippines

Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)

Thailand

Certificate of Residence : R.O.22

Vietnam

Giấy Chứng Nhận Cư Trú / Residence Certificate

Tax treaties

How do I determine whether I qualify for a tax treaty benefit?

Consult a tax adviser or your tax residency country’s guidance to determine what income tax treaties are in place and whether the type of income you receive from Google is included in a specific tax treaty provision.

Can Google help make this determine if I qualify for a tax treaty?

Unfortunately, Google can’t make this determination for you. You may need to seek professional tax advice to determine your treaty eligibility.

Do I need to complete the form if I’m not claiming treaty benefits?

Even if you're not claiming any treaty benefits, Google may still be legally required to withhold and report taxes on income earned through our products. Therefore, your tax information may still be required.

General questions

If I have questions while I complete the form, where can I go for help?

If you need help to resolve technical issues, contact Google support. However, Google can't provide you with tax advice. If you need tax advice, speak with a professional tax adviser.

What if I’m not the right person to submit tax information?

If you're not the right person to submit tax information, you can forward the email to the correct person within your organization to sign in. That person must have administrator access to the Google payments profile. They can then use the information provided in the email to submit tax information. To give the signatory administrator access to the payments profile, follow the steps to manage users in your payments profile.

Can I complete the process on my tablet or smartphone?

We highly recommend completing this process using a laptop/desktop.

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