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What is the W-8BEN?
Form W-8BEN is the IRS Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals). It is filed by non-U.S. individuals who receive income from U.S. sources to certify their foreign status and claim any applicable tax treaty benefits.
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Who needs to fill out Form W-8BEN?
Form W-8BEN is for non-U.S. individuals (nonresident aliens) who receive income from a U.S. source, such as a U.S. company, broker, or bank. You typically give it to the payer or withholding agent, not the IRS, to confirm your foreign status and to claim a reduced rate under an income tax treaty if one applies. U.S. citizens and resident aliens use Form W-9 instead.
Is filling out the W-8BEN here free?
Filling it in is free, with no signup and no watermark. Downloading the completed form is a one-time $1.97 — not a subscription, and refundable for 7 days.
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Yes. This is the official, current W-8BEN published by the U.S. government, which is public domain. You fill the genuine document.
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