Can a Non Resident Buy Stocks in Us?
Open a brokerage account with a U.S. brokerage firm. Some brokerage do not accept nonresident aliens, but some do. Those that accept nonresident aliens will not require a SSN to open an account. See also: Which is the best online broker for a nonresident alien to trade in U.S stock? Apply for an ITIN number with the IRS by filing the W-7 form.
Can a non-US citizen own a stock in an American company?
How are nonresident aliens taxed in the US?
Nonresident aliens are subject to no U.S. capital gains tax, and no money will be withheld by the brokerage firm. 2 However, this does not mean that you can trade tax-free. You will likely need to pay capital gains tax in your country of origin. Nonresident aliens are subject to a dividend tax rate of 30% on dividends paid out by U.S. companies.
