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My US company is going to pay commissions to a German citizen for sales made in Germany - must I withhold on those payments?

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As long as all the work is done in Germany, then there is no withholding.

If some of the work is done in the United States, then withholding is required.

Edited by DFTR on 5/2/2004 at 4:30 PM

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Expert:	Paul Taliefero
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Answered:	5/2/2004

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As long as all the work is done in Germany, then there is no withholding. If some of the work is done in the United States, then withholding is required.Edited by DFTR on 5/2/2004 at 4:30 PM

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As long as all the work is done in Germany, then there is no withholding.

If some of the work is done in the United States, then withholding is required.

Edited by DFTR on 5/2/2004 at 4:30 PM