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Global Stock Plan Services Substitute Form W-8BEN (for use by Individuals only)

Global Stock Plan Services Substitute Form W-8BEN (for use by Individuals only) 2025

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The document is a Global Stock Plan Services Substitute Form W-8BEN, intended for nonresident alien individuals to certify their foreign status for U.S. tax withholding and reporting purposes. It includes sections for personal identification, claims of tax treaty benefits, and certification of information accuracy. Additionally, it provides instructions for submitting the form and an explanation letter for the absence of a foreign taxpayer identifying number.

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Is W8BEN mandatory?

Is Form W-8BEN Required? Yes. Form W-8BEN is required to be filed with withholding agents, payers, and FFIs by non-resident alien individuals who may be subject to withholding of U.S. taxes at a 30% tax rate on payment amounts received from U.S. sources, regardless of their ability to claim a withholding exemption.

Who should fill out the W-8BEN 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.

Why did I receive a w8ben form from my bank?

An IRS Form W-8BEN form is a Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting purposes. By completing a Form W-8BEN, you confirm to us that you are not a U.S. Taxpayer and you will avoid having taxes withheld from your interest payments.

Why did I receive a W8BEN form from my bank?

The W8BEN is used to collect the personal information of a foreign person who will be receiving money that could be subject to tax withholding (such as interest income).

What is a W-8BEN substitute form?

Purpose of Substitute Form W-8BEN. This form is used by a non-United States (non-U.S.) person who is a beneficial owner (as defined below) of ADSs in order to avoid United States federal income tax backup withholding on payments made in connection with the Offer.

Do I need to complete a W-8BEN form?

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 I dont fill out 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 happens if you dont report international income?

An International Information Reporting Penalty may apply if you have financial activity from foreign sources and you dont follow tax laws, rules, and regulations. We mail you a notice if you owe a penalty and charge monthly interest until you pay the amount in full.

Global Stock Plan Services Substitute Form W-8BEN (for use by Individuals only) 2025

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