Who must complete it? The form must be completed by non-US entities receiving payments from US sources. Entities include corporations and trusts, but not individuals. Non-US individuals should instead use form W-8BEN.
What is the purpose of form W-8?
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.
Who needs to file a W8 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 the reason for the W8?
The purpose of a W-8 Form is to gather information from nonresident taxpayers and allow nonresidents to claim any benefits from tax treaties their home countries have with the US. Typically, nonresidents are taxed at a 30% rate on income earned from US sources.
What happens if I dont fill out W-8BEN?
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.
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A W-8 form allows non-US individuals and businesses to confirm they are not US taxpayers. A W-8 form from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows non-US individuals and businesses to confirm they are not a US taxpayer. There are different variations to the W-8 form, each of which serves a different purpose.
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FORM W-8 (1991)
Form W-8 or substitute form should be filed before a payment is made. Otherwise, the payer may have to withhold and send 20% of the payment to the Internal
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