Forms
1. New Hire Documents
Below is a list of documents necessary to complete the hiring process at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q). The documents should be submitted using the button below or in person by visiting the GU-Q Human Resources department. If you have any questions, please contact email guqhr@georgetown.edu.
Non-U.S. Taxpayers
Employees who do not have a tax obligation to the U.S. must provide the following documents:
- Personal Data Form
- Confidentiality Agreement
- GU-Q Bank Deposit Form*
- Passport copy
- W-8BEN Certificate of Foreign Status (Click here for an example of a completed form)
- Benefits and Allowances Declaration Form (if applicable)
- Qatar Residence Permit copy (for residents of Qatar)
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
U.S. Taxpayers
Employees who are U.S. taxpayers must provide the following documents:
- Personal Data Form
- Confidentiality Agreement
- GU-Q Bank Deposit Form*
- Passport copy
- W-4 Federal Tax Withholding
- Benefits and Allowances Declaration Form (if applicable)
- Qatar Residence Permit copy (for residents of Qatar)
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
US Taxpayers must also complete one of the following tax forms, depending on their state of residence:
- VA-4 Virginia State Withholding Form
- Maryland MW 507 Withholding Certificate
- D-4 District of Columbia Withholding Form
- D-4A Certificate of Non-Residence in DC
Employees residing in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia should submit the corresponding withholding form. Employees residing elsewhere should use the D-4A Certificate of Non Residence in D.C. form.
2. Medical Forms
3. Payroll and Tax Forms
- GU-Q Bank Direct Deposit Form*
- Statement for Claiming Exemption From Withholding on Foreign Earned Income (673)
- Overtime Payroll Sheet (employee login required)
4. Other Forms
- Learning and Development Request Form (employee login required)
- Homeschooling Verification Form (employee login required)
- Sponsored University Associates (SUA) Request Form (employee login required)
*Please note that GU-Q is able to deposit salary into U.S. and Qatar banks only. GU-Q Human Resources can assist in setting up a local bank account. This must be done after the employee has relocated to Doha. Employees with a U.S.-based banking account may opt to have all or part of their salary deposited into either the Qatari-based or U.S.-based bank account.