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AdSense: Tax information for Ireland or Singapore



Earnings and taxes



Similar messages and procedures apply for Singapore, where Google's Asia-Pacific headquarter is the AdSense contracting partner. Here I show the process using Ireland as an example.

Unlike other 'red' messages from AdSense, there is currently (6/2024) no risk of your earnings being reduced. This is in preparation for a change in Irish withholding tax law. It is possible that in the future a withholding tax will be deducted from your income and paid to the tax authorities. However, it makes sense to do this now. But first things first.


Proof of tax residence


First the notification: "To avoid any delays on your payout and mak sure that the right amount of tax is withheld, make sure that you provide your Irland tax info as soon as possible."

The tax background: When revenue is earned in Ireland (where Google AdSense is based in Europe), the Irish government may claim a share of that revenue through withholding tax. However, double tax treaties are designed to prevent you from paying tax twice. And you will usually have to prove that your tax residence is not in Ireland or a country without a double tax treaty.

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You may also be asked to complete a US withholding tax form. You can find all the information you need here:



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Tax residency certificate


How can I prove my residence for tax purposes? You may think that you can prove your tax residence with your identity card or a tax bill. However, double taxation treaties may require you to prove your tax residence. Google gives some examples:

  • Latest tax residency certificate
  • Tax exemption letter
  • Tax registration document







Submit certificate


A wizard will guide you through the form and you will need to enter the following information:

  • Information about your company: In particular, the legal form of your company.
  • Your tax number in your country of residence
  • Tax exemptions: Due to a double taxation agreement, you are usually tax exempt or have a reduced withholding tax rate.

You will also need to specify the country, select the type of document and upload proof of residence.

Another tip: Double-check that the information in your certificate of residency matches the information in your AdSense payment profile.

Then click the 'Submit' button to submit your information. Your information will be verified for up to seven business days or, if the automated verification was successful, approved immediately. You will then receive this message:

Tax info accepted

You can also view the results in your AdSense dashboard under your payment information. The red banner will be replaced with a 'Your form for Ireland has been accepted' info banner.

More information can also be found in the AdSense Help Center.


Q&A

Tax Residence Proof for Singapore in India


From Webmaster World Forum: "Did they accept the PAN card?"

Answer: "PAN card was enough. Name on card should exact match with Name on your adsense account."


Taxes for your website or YouTube channel are complex issues. Therefore, if you have any questions or problems, please contact your tax advisor.


About the author              



Michael Dilger-Hassel aka Milanex

Since 2011 I have been involved with all aspects of successful websites as a publisher and since 2015 I have been active in several support forums on the topic of AdSense and webmasters under the nickname 'Milanex'.

As a Google product expert 'Diamond', I have been supporting other publishers on a voluntary basis for years on all questions concerning Google AdSense.

In this blog, I take up questions from the forums and use my experience for tips and tricks. I present individual topics in detail and in depth to enable optimal use of AdSense.

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