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This document discusses the procedures and requirements for claiming treaty benefits on Form W-8BEN-E, detailing the necessary steps for both income types: actively traded dividends or interest and

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How to fill out w-8ben-e

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Obtain the Form W-8BEN-E from the official IRS website.

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Fill in the name of the foreign entity in Part I, Line 1.

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Indicate the country of incorporation or organization in Line 2.

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Provide the entity's address in Line 3.

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Fill in the mailing address in Line 4 if it differs from the address in Line 3.

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Indicate the U.S. taxpayer identification number (TIN) if applicable in Line 5.

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Complete Part II by selecting the appropriate chapter 3 and chapter 4 status of the entity.

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If applicable, provide the foreign tax identification number in Line 6.

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Fill in the reference number(s) if required for the withholding agent or payer, in Line 7.

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Review the form for accuracy and completeness before signing.

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Sign and date the form in Part XXX.

Who needs w-8ben-e?

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Foreign entities receiving income from U.S. sources.

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Entities that want to claim reduced withholding tax rates under tax treaties.

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Non-U.S. businesses that have U.S. investments or a U.S. branch.

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What is w-8ben-e?

The W-8BEN-E is a tax form used by foreign entities to certify their status as non-U.S. persons and to claim beneficial ownership of income that is subject to withholding in the United States.

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

Foreign entities receiving certain types of income from U.S. sources that are subject to withholding tax are required to file the W-8BEN-E form.

How to fill out w-8ben-e?

To fill out the W-8BEN-E form, the entity must provide its name, country of incorporation, address, and the specific type of income it is receiving, along with certifications regarding its status and any applicable tax treaty benefits.

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

The purpose of the W-8BEN-E is to establish the foreign entity's status, claim any applicable tax treaty benefits, and to certify that it is not subject to U.S. tax withholding on certain types of income.

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

Information that must be reported on the W-8BEN-E includes the entity's name, country of incorporation, address, chapter 4 status, tax identification number, and any claims for tax treaty benefits.

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