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SAMPLE ONLY FormW8BENE(Rev. April 2016) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue ServiceCertificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities)OMB No.

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How to fill out w-8ben-e example form?

1. Start by providing your name, country of citizenship, and country of tax residence in the relevant fields on the form.
2. Proceed by entering your permanent address and your mailing address, if different from the permanent address.
3. Indicate your taxpayer identification number (TIN) issued by your country of tax residence.
4. Provide your foreign tax identifying number (if applicable) and the date of birth.
5. Next, specify your chapter 3 status and chapter 4 status as applicable.
6. If you are claiming treaty benefits, detail the specific article and paragraph of the tax treaty that applies, along with any required limitation on benefits (LOB) statement.
7. Include information about your organization, if applicable, such as business name, country of incorporation, and type of entity.
8. Fill in the certification section, affirming that the information provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
9. Add your signature and the date to complete the form.

Who needs w-8ben-e example form?

1. Non-U.S. entities (such as corporations, partnerships, or trusts) that are claiming tax treaty benefits or claiming to be exempt from certain U.S. withholding taxes need to complete the form.
2. Entities that receive certain types of U.S. income (such as dividends, interest, or royalties) and want to claim a reduced withholding rate under a tax treaty.
3. Foreign financial institutions that need to establish their status as compliant with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) may be required to fill out the form.
4. Any entity that engages in business in the United States and needs to certify its foreign status to avoid or reduce U.S. tax withholding may need to submit the form as well.

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What is w-8ben-e example form?

The W-8BEN-E form is an IRS tax form used by foreign entities to certify their status as a foreign entity and claim beneficial owner status for U.S. tax withholding purposes.

Who is required to file w-8ben-e example form?

Any foreign entity that receives certain types of income from U.S. sources, including dividends, interest, and royalties, is required to file the W-8BEN-E form.

How to fill out w-8ben-e example form?

To fill out the W-8BEN-E form, a foreign entity must provide its legal name, country of incorporation, entity type, and complete the relevant sections, including tax identification number and certification of foreign status.

What is the purpose of w-8ben-e example form?

The purpose of the W-8BEN-E form is to establish that the foreign entity is not a U.S. person and to claim any benefits under an applicable tax treaty to reduce or eliminate U.S. withholding tax.

What information must be reported on w-8ben-e example form?

The form requires information such as the entity's name, country of incorporation, address, chapter 4 status, and any applicable tax identification numbers, as well as the signature of an authorized representative.