Roblox requires developers participating in the Developer Exchange Program to submit IRS tax forms (W-9 or W-8) and may require government-issued photo ID verification through a named third-party vendor for identity purposes.
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This provision establishes that developers seeking to monetize through the Developer Exchange Program must provide government-issued ID and tax documentation, with ID verification conducted by a third-party vendor, which engages IRS reporting obligations and identity data processing requirements.
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View change record →New provision establishes requirements for developers to provide government-issued ID and tax documentation through third-party vendors, introducing identity verification beyond standard account creation.
View full change record →Under these terms, developers participating in the Developer Exchange Program are required to submit IRS W-9 or W-8 tax forms and may be required to submit a government-issued photo ID through a third-party vendor. This provision applies to users 13 and older who seek to exchange Robux earnings for real currency.
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Compare across platforms →"To take part in the Roblox Developer Exchange Program, you must give us an IRS W-9 form (for U.S. taxpayers) or W-8 form (for non-U.S. taxpayers). We may also ask you to verify your identity by providing a government-issued photo ID through a third-party vendor. This feature is only available to users who are 13 or over.Excerpt from Roblox's Privacy and Cookie Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The requirement to collect IRS W-9/W-8 forms engages IRS 1099 reporting obligations for US-based developers.
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This provision establishes that developers seeking to monetize through the Developer Exchange Program must provide government-issued ID and tax documentation, with ID verification conducted by a third-party vendor, which engages IRS reporting obligations and identity data processing requirements.
Under these terms, developers participating in the Developer Exchange Program are required to submit IRS W-9 or W-8 tax forms and may be required to submit a government-issued photo ID through a third-party vendor. This provision applies to users 13 and older who seek to exchange Robux earnings for real currency.
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