Information about Form W-8 BEN, Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities), including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file. Submit Form W-8 BEN when requested by the withholding agent or payer.

Entities must use Form W-8BEN-E. Go to www.irs.gov/FormW8BEN for instructions and the latest information. Give this form to the withholding agent or payer. Do not send to the IRS. You are NOT an individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Feb 24, 2025 · W-8 forms are used by foreign persons or business entities to claim exempt status from certain withholdings. There are five W-8 forms: W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, W-8ECI, W-8EXP, and W-8IMY. Form W-8IMY...

In this article, we’ll explain what the W-8 is, what it's for, when to use one, and the common mistakes businesses make when using W-8 forms. A W-8 form is required for foreign contractors to certify their non-US status and claim tax treaty benefits.

What is a W-8 Form? A W-8 form is a grouping of tax forms specifically for non-resident aliens and foreign businesses who have either worked in or earned income in the US. It declares the applicant’s status as a non-resident alien or foreign national and informs financial companies that they will be taxed differently than a resident.

Feb 10, 2025 · W-8 forms are used by foreign individuals and entities to claim tax treaty benefits and to establish the payee’s foreign status for withholding purposes. This guide will help you navigate the requirements, purposes, and key differences between these important tax forms.

For the latest information about developments related to Form W-8BEN and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to IRS.gov/FormW8BEN. Guidance under section 1446 (f).

Form W-8ECI, Certificate of Foreign Person’s Claim That Income Is Effectively Connected With the Conduct of a Trade or Business in the United States, and Instructions for Form W-8ECI.

Nov 18, 2024 · Form W-8BEN is how individuals show that they are from a country whose residents are entitled to lower withholding rates. These rates come from “tax treaties” that the United States has negotiated with other countries.

This article will tell you how to use Form W-8BEN to certify your foreign status and claim treaty benefits for reduced U.S. tax withholding. It also includes step-by-step instructions on how to complete the form, covering identification, tax residency, and treaty details.