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Supplier Registration

Before any supplier or individual can receive payment from GW, they must register as a GW-approved supplier. This process includes completing a Supplier Registration Form, supplying GW with their appropriate tax-identification number, and subscribing to GW's Supplier's Code of Conduct.

GW recognizes several types of suppliers:

     °  Individuals
     °  Sole Proprietors
     °  Corporations
     °  Partnerships
     °  Government agencies
     °  Exempt organizations

If your organization would like to know more about doing business with The George Washington University, please call us at (202) 994-2500 or email us.

Click here for Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQs)

For payments to individuals, it is very important that a proper determination be made as to whether the individual is truly an independent contractor, or is acting as an employee. Special tax rules apply to individuals who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Click here for this important information.

Federal law provides severe penalties to GW and any individual who misrepresents their status as an independent contractor.

Status Determination Form	To determine whether an individual qualifies as an independent contractor or an employee
Supplier Registration Packet	Required for all companies and organizations doing business with GW. Includes IRS W-9 form
Non-US Citizens and Foreign Organizations	Individuals, organizations, and companies that are not US citizens or incorporated/registered in the US