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Package FATCA (Model 1 & Model 2) QI (Qualified Intermediary / US Withholding)
Starter
FATCA Starter Package → Mandatory once FFI status applies.
• Filing obligation opinion (FI/NFFE, Model 1 vs. Model 2, Non-Reporting/Annex II)
• IRS registration (GIIN) & local competent-authority onboarding where required
• National portal / data-sender setup (Model 1) or IDES readiness (Model 2)
Goal: Ready to start compliant FATCA reporting (any jurisdiction)
QI Start Pack → Adoption is optional (business decision).
• QI scoping & benefits assessment
• QI Agreement application; QI account setup (RO / POC)
Goal: Establish governance & account for 1042 reporting/withholding
Build
FATCA Build Package → • Governance & policies (due diligence, indicia & curing, TIN handling)
• RACI & training (Front, Ops, IT, RO/Compliance)
• Data model & mapping → national FATCA schema (Model 1) or Form 8966/IDES (Model 2)
• End-to-end dry run (from onboarding to report file)
QI Build Pack → • Governance & policies (W-8/W-9, documentation, pools, rate determination)
• RACI & training (Front, Ops, IT, RO)
• Data model & mapping → 1042-S / 1042; GL tie-outs
• End-to-end dry run (docs → withholding → forms)
Run
FATCA Run Pack → • Annual filing (Model 1: to local authority; Model 2: Form 8966 via IDES)
• Error handling & corrections; back filings; authority liaison
Goal: On-time, error-free submissions across jurisdictions
QI Run Pack → • Day-to-day operation (withholding, documentation upkeep)
• Year-end 1042-S / 1042 preparation & reconciliations; reclaims support
Goal: Full US withholding tax & forms compliance
Assurance
FATCA Voluntary Review → Voluntary health check (process & data quality):
• Sampling (indicia, TIN campaigns, high-value reviews)
• Findings & remediation plan
QI Periodic Review (Independent) → Mandatory Periodic Review every 3 years (+ RO certification) or pre-review check:
• Sampling & evidence
• Report & certification readiness