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Self-Employment and the Form I-9 |
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by Emily Haverkamp, Immigration Attorney
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Friday, 08 January 2010 |
 Question: If I am self-employed, do I have to fill out a Form I-9 on myself?
Answer:
A self-employed person does not need to complete a Form I-9 on his or her own behalf unless the person is an employee of a business entity, such as a corporation or partnership. If the person is a business entity, he or she, and any authorized employees, will have to complete Form I-9. M-274 Employer Handbook
It is important that business owners are aware that I-9 rules apply to them, even if they are technically working for themselves. The same I-9 rules also apply to family members who work for family-owned companies.
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