Tax Requirements for Dancers

When you work through Flow Ballee, you are typically engaged as an independent contractor. This means you need to provide your tax identification information so we can process your payments and issue proper invoices.

Why We Need Your Tax ID

Tax authorities require businesses to collect tax identification numbers from contractors for:

• Payment processing - To issue payments to your bank account
• Invoice generation - Tax IDs must appear on invoices in most countries
• Tax reporting - We may need to report payments to tax authorities
• Legal compliance - It's a legal requirement in most countries

What Information You Need

The exact requirements depend on your country of residence:

European Union Countries

Most EU countries require:

• Tax ID (also called Tax Identification Number or TIN)
• VAT Number (if you are VAT-registered)

United Kingdom

• UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) - 10 digits

United States

• EIN or SSN for tax reporting purposes

Switzerland

• CHE Number - Your Swiss business identification number

How to Add Your Tax Information

1. Go to Profile → Contract Details in the navigation
2. Select your country of residence
3. Enter your tax identification number
4. Save your changes

Your tax information is stored securely and only used for payment processing and legal compliance.

Country-Specific Guides

Select your country for detailed requirements:

• European Union - Tax ID formats for EU member states
• United Kingdom - UTR and UK tax requirements
• United States - EIN/SSN requirements
• Switzerland - CHE number format and registration

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I don't have a tax ID yet. What should I do? A: You can continue using Flow without a tax ID, but we may not be able to process payments until you provide one. Contact your local tax authority to register.

Q: Is my tax information secure? A: Yes. Your tax information is encrypted and stored securely. It's only used for payment processing and legal compliance.

Q: What if I work in multiple countries? A: You only need to provide the tax ID for your country of residence. International payments are processed based on where you live.

Q: I'm not sure which tax ID to enter. A: Check the country-specific guides above, or contact your local tax authority for guidance on which number to use.

Need Help?

If you're unsure about your tax requirements, we recommend:

• Consulting with a tax professional
• Contacting your local tax authority
• Reaching out to Flow support for guidance