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You've received an email to join Justworks
If you get invited to join Justworks, follow the link in the email that you've been sent. That link automatically ties you directly to the company that would like to pay you!
The email will look something like this:
Before you get started, make sure you have the following information:
- Your business's Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Your business's federal tax classification (for example, C corporation, S corporation, partnership, or LLC))
- Your bank's routing number
- Your bank account number
Click the link in the email, and it will bring you to a streamlined account sign-up, optimized to get you paid quickly:
You can then enter your EIN number:
Next, enter your business information:
Then enter your bank account information:
Completing your Form W-9
Next, you'll complete the Tax Information (IRS Form W-9) step. Form W-9 is an IRS form that confirms the legal name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), tax classification, and address that should be reported on your business's Form 1099. The company that pays you is the one requesting your W-9, and they use Justworks to collect it. You must complete a Form W-9 via Justworks, even if you’ve completed one before.
- Review your business's legal name, EIN, and address, which are filled in from earlier steps. You can edit any of these fields.
- If the company that invited you entered your business name or EIN for you, re-enter or confirm that information. These fields are marked, and you'll need to fill them in yourself before you can sign.
- If your business uses a different name (a DBA), you can add it in the Business name field. This field is optional.
- Select your business's federal tax classification. See Choosing your federal tax classification below for help.
- Read the certification statements in full. Then check the box to agree to them under penalties of perjury.
- Type the full legal name of the person authorized to sign on behalf of your business. Today's date fills in automatically.
Choosing your federal tax classification
- If you select LLC, you'll also be asked how the LLC is taxed. If you're the only owner and the LLC isn't taxed as a corporation, select individual or sole proprietor instead.
- If you select partnership, trust or estate, or an LLC taxed as a partnership, you'll be asked whether there are any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries.
- If you select C corporation or S corporation, you'll see a note that corporations generally don't receive a Form 1099.
You won't be asked for an exempt payee code or a FATCA exemption code. If you aren't sure which classification applies to your business, see the IRS Instructions for Form W-9 or talk to a tax advisor.
If your business is subject to backup withholding
Justworks doesn't support backup withholding for vendor payments. If you indicate on your W-9 that your business is subject to backup withholding, you won't be able to finish onboarding. The company that invited you will get an email and a notification letting them know. Reach out to them directly to discuss next steps.
Finally, set up your user account information:
That's it! You're now all set to start getting paid by your client.
A copy of your signed W-9 is saved to your Justworks account under Company > Documents, where you can view and download it anytime. For your security, Justworks only displays the last four digits of your EIN. Your full EIN appears only on the signed PDF.
Once you've completed this simple signup process, your client will receive an email, letting them know you've completed the process, and are enabled for payments.
Disclaimer
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.