Can Chinese nationals claim U.S.-China tax treaty benefits on LLC income?
I heard there is a tax treaty between China and the U.S. that could lower my withholding rate. My Wyoming LLC receives royalty payments from a U.S. company for software I developed. Can I claim the reduced 10% treaty rate instead of the 30% default? I am filing Form W-8BEN but unsure if the disregarded entity status causes any issues with claiming treaty benefits.
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