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Do I need to file w8ben every year?

If your Form W-8BEN expires and you do not file another, any U.S. source income you receive will be subject to a withholding tax rate of 30%. In addition, your account may be subject to restrictions.

What happens if I dont fill out W-8BEN?

Provide Form W-8BEN to the withholding agent or payer before income is paid or credited to you. Failure to provide a Form W-8BEN when requested may lead to withholding at a 30% rate (foreign-person withholding) or the backup withholding rate.

Why do I need to fill out a W-8BEN form?

Tax Treaty Benefits From the W-8BEN Forms Tax treaties between the UK and US keep businesses from being double taxed for operations. The W-8BEN-E form includes the language from the proper section of this treaty and lets your US client know that they do not need to be taxed when doing business with you.

How long is form W-8BEN valid for non US persons?

Form W-8BEN is a Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for U.S. Tax Withholding and Reporting. It is for individual use and not for business entities. Generally, a current W-8BEN form will be in effect till 31st December, three years after the date of signing.

Who needs to fill out W-8BEN?

Give Form W-8 BEN to the withholding agent or payer if you are a foreign person and you are the beneficial owner of an amount subject to withholding. Submit Form W-8 BEN when requested by the withholding agent or payer whether or not you are claiming a reduced rate of, or exemption from, withholding.

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