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submit the appropriate Form W-8BEN for purposes of section 1446(a) or (f), or for chapter 3 or 4 purposes. If you receive certain types of income, you must provide Form W-8BEN to: • Establish that you are not a U.S. person; • Claim that you are the beneficial owner of the income for which Form W-8BEN is being provided or a foreign
Form W-8BEN (Rev. October 2021) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals) For use by individuals. Entities must use Form W-8BEN-E. Go to www.irs.gov/FormW8BEN for instructions and the latest information.
Form W-8BEN (Rev. October 2021) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals) For use by individuals. Entities must use Form W-8BEN-E. Go to www.irs.gov/FormW8BEN for instructions and the latest information.
You may accept a Form W-8BEN-E from an entity claiming status as an Owner-Documented FFI that does not check box 24d in Part X regardless of whether you know that the entity is a trust that has one or more contingent beneficiaries.
Form W-8BEN must be completed in English. A. Please read this section and the associated instructions to ensure you are completing the correct form. B. PART I (Identification of Beneficial Owner) Note: Please refer to the W -8BEN instructions for further guidance on who is the beneficial owner.
Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals) For use by individuals. Entities must use Form W-8BEN-E. OMB No. 1545-1621. Go to www.irs.gov/FormW8BEN for instructions and the latest information. Give this form to the withholding agent or payer.
The W-8BEN form is a legal document required by the US tax authorities and is used to declare an individual’s tax status to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It’s only required for non-US residents and by completing the form, you may be able to claim a reduced rate of withholding tax.
