W 8ben instructions 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the W-8BEN in the editor.
2. In Part I, enter your name on Line 1. If you are a single owner of a disregarded entity, include your information.
3. On Line 2, specify your country of citizenship. If you hold dual citizenship, indicate the country where you are both a citizen and resident.
4. For Line 3, provide your permanent residence address in the country where you claim residency for tax purposes.
5. If applicable, enter your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on Line 5.
6. Complete Line 9 by identifying the country where you claim residency for income tax treaty purposes if claiming treaty benefits.
7. Finally, sign and date the form in Part III. Ensure that any electronic signature is properly formatted as per guidelines.

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