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Q: I think I am waiting for some contracts to sign prior to taking the next step in publishing my paid book.  I've been waiting more than a month.  Does that seem right??

I think I am waiting for some contracts to sign prior to taking the next step in publishing my paid ibook.  I've been waiting more than a month.  Does that seem right??

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Posted on Jul 14, 2013 12:32 AM

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  • by vinnyvg,Helpful

    vinnyvg vinnyvg Jul 14, 2013 2:13 AM in response to 36Chambers
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    Jul 14, 2013 2:13 AM in response to 36Chambers

    Do you have an EIN number and submitted it?

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    36Chambers 36Chambers Jul 14, 2013 6:51 AM in response to vinnyvg
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    Jul 14, 2013 6:51 AM in response to vinnyvg

    only an ssn and submitted it online along with much more info.  i then recievied an email that i belived indicated i would get "physical contracts" to sign and return but that was more than a month ago.  Seems like a long time.

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    vinnyvg vinnyvg Jul 14, 2013 7:25 AM in response to 36Chambers
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    Jul 14, 2013 7:25 AM in response to 36Chambers

    You do not get "physical" contracts... and without an EIN number - you will not get a paid account active.

     

    If you had a free book account - Apple will require you to open a second account for a paid book account.

    Assuming you are have that you can apply for a paid account.

     

    You need an EIN tax file number from the USA.

     

    Most people  telephone the IRS office to obtain an EIN number - which is given verbally..they  then take about 2 weeks to make your ID available - which is when Apple confirm it.

    Once you have your EIN  number, you then need to open yuour iTunes Connect account and second down on the left you will see the Contracts, Tax  and Banking link.

     

    You then  need to go into this and  fill in the banking details, tax info- you have to fill in the USA tax forms, ignore the Canadian and Australia unless you are a national of one!

     

    Some if not all need an IBAN number from their bank - I am not sure if its a global requirement or specific to certain countries so you need to ask your  bank.

     

    After you filled in and submitted the forms - if there are issues you will be notified... if not start uploading your book!

    Its advisable to download the EIN application form  from the IRS website - fill it in  before you phone and use it as a reference.

     

    I suggest you search  the forum for EIN, USA  Tax, and  you will find teh telephone number and  a few threads  which may help you.