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FormW8BEN(Rev. July 2017) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue ServiceCertificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities)For use by entities.

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Begin by providing your full name, country of citizenship, and permanent address in section 1 of the form.

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Fill out part II if you are an individual claiming treaty benefits.

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Provide your tax identification number, if applicable, in part III.

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Non-U.S. individuals or foreign entities that receive income from U.S. sources may need to fill out a W-8BEN form to claim a reduced rate of withholding tax under a tax treaty between their home country and the U.S.

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W-8BEN is a form used by non-US persons to claim tax treaty benefits with the United States.

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Non-US persons who receive income from US sources and want to claim tax treaty benefits.

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