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This form is used by foreign entities to document their statuses for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4, as well as for certain other Code provisions. This includes providing certification to the
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Obtain the W-8BEN-E form from the IRS website or your financial institution.
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Fill in Part I by providing your name, country of incorporation, and entity type.
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In Part II, specify the country with which you have a tax treaty, if applicable.
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Complete Part III by providing the relevant chapter 4 status.
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Complete any applicable Part IV sections, depending on the type of income being claimed.
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Sign and date the form in Part XXVIII (Part of the form reserved for signature).
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Submit the completed form to the withholding agent or financial institution, not to the IRS.

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Foreign entities receiving income from U.S. sources, such as dividends, interest, or royalties.
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Entities that want to claim a reduced withholding rate under an applicable tax treaty between their country and the U.S.
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Non-U.S. businesses and institutions involved in transactions with U.S. taxpayers.
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Form W-8BEN-E is a certificate used by foreign entities to certify their status for tax purposes in the U.S., allowing them to claim reduced withholding tax rates under U.S. tax laws and treaties.
Foreign entities that receive certain types of income from U.S. sources, including dividends, interest, and royalties, must file Form W-8BEN-E to certify their foreign status and potentially benefit from reduced withholding tax rates.
To fill out Form W-8BEN-E, provide the entity's name, country of incorporation, address, and taxpayer identification number, along with the relevant IRS classification and any applicable tax treaty benefits. Ensure all information is accurate and complete before submitting.
The purpose of Form W-8BEN-E is to establish that a foreign entity is not a U.S. person for tax purposes, allowing the entity to claim any applicable benefits under U.S. tax treaties and ensuring proper withholding tax rates are applied.
The information that must be reported on Form W-8BEN-E includes the entity's legal name, country of incorporation, address, taxpayer identification number, classification of the entity, and information related to any claimed treaty benefits.
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