Why do I need a US LLC for YouTube AdSense income?
AdSense pays your personal Turkish account, but the IRS withholds 30% on income from US viewers for non-US creators. With a US LLC + W-8BEN-E you benefit from the Turkey–US tax treaty: withholding drops to 0–15%.
What's the difference between W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E?
W-8BEN is for non-resident individuals; W-8BEN-E is for entities (LLC, Corp etc.). If you operate your YouTube channel under an LLC, W-8BEN-E is correct — reduced withholding applies under Turkey-US treaty Article 12 (royalties).
Which incomes benefit from the treaty?
Those classified as royalties — YouTube AdSense (royalty), Twitch payouts (royalty), Patreon subscriptions (royalty). Direct sponsorship payments aren't US-sourced (so no US tax already); sponsorships from US brands need a separate analysis.
How do I link Mercury or Wise to AdSense?
In AdSense add ACH (US bank) as payment method → enter Mercury or Wise account details. AdSense verifies typically within 1–7 days. Your existing Turkish bank account can be removed or kept as backup.
Is a contract template for sponsorships included?
Yes — a US-attorney-drafted sponsorship contract template is in the bundle, with payment terms, content approval, IP usage rights, exclusivity and termination clauses; customisable for each sponsor.