8BEN?

What is a W8BEN?

Form W8-BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for U.S. Tax Withholding, is used by a foreign person to establish both foreign status and beneficial ownership, and to claim income tax treaty benefits with respect to income other than compensation for personal services.

What is a W8BEN form for UK citizens?

W-8BEN – For individuals (the most common form). It confirms you're a non-U.S. resident and may reduce tax withholding under a tax treaty. W-8BEN-E – For businesses and organisations. W-8ECI – For income effectively connected to a U.S. trade or business.

Who needs to fill in W-8BEN E?

Who Must Provide Form W-8BEN-E. You must give Form W-8BEN-E to the withholding agent or payer if you are a foreign entity receiving a withholdable payment from a withholding agent, receiving a payment subject to chapter 3 withholding, or if you are an entity maintaining an account with an FFI requesting this form.

Do I need to complete a W-8BEN?

You must give Form W-8BEN to the withholding agent or payer if you are a nonresident alien who is the beneficial owner of an amount subject to withholding, or if you are an account holder of an FFI documenting yourself as a nonresident alien.

▷ For use by individuals. Entities must use Form W-8BEN-E. ▷ Go to www.irs.gov/FormW8BEN for instructions and the latest information.
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