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The document is the W-8BEN-E form, a certificate used by foreign entities to certify their status as beneficial owners for U.S. tax withholding and reporting purposes. It outlines the eligibility criteria for various types of foreign entities, specifies which forms to use in different situations, and includes sections for identifying the beneficial owner, claiming tax treaty benefits, and certifying compliance with U.S. tax regulations.

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Who needs to fill out a W8BEN form?

Non-US individuals who receive certain types of income from US sourcessuch as interest, dividends, rents, royalties, and certain other types of incomeneed to fill out the W-8 BEN. The form is used to claim any applicable tax treaty benefits and to verify that the individual is not a US resident for tax purposes.

What is a W-8BEN-E form used for?

The W-8BEN-E is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) mandated form to collect correct Nonresident Alien (NRA) taxpayer information for entities for reporting purposes and to document their status for tax reporting purpose.

What is a w8 form for non U.S. residents?

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.

What happens if you dont file W8BEN?

Failure to provide a Form W-8BEN when requested may lead to withholding at the foreign-person withholding rate of 30% or the backup withholding rate under section 3406.

What are the benefits of the w8ben treaty?

The W-8BEN form lets you benefit from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treaty rate with the UK. This lowers the withholding tax for qualifying dividends and interest from US shares from 30% to 15%.

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What is W-8BEN for non-US individuals?

The W-8BEN is a tax document for non-US taxpayers who earn US-sourced income, such as interest on a savings account. It determines how much of your earned income, if any, should be withheld by the IRS.