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Before giving it to your payer, review treaty sections carefully and sign with the date they require. W-8BEN is delivered to the payer, not filed with the IRS.
What is the W-8BEN?
Form W-8BEN tells a U.S. payer you are a foreign individual and how to withhold tax on U.S.-source payments. Officially, it is the Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals) . You give the completed form to your bank, broker, or payer, it is not filed with the IRS.
The form covers your identity, country of residence, taxpayer identification numbers, and optional treaty benefit claims. U.S. persons and entities use other forms such as W-9 or W-8BEN-E.
Who needs to fill one out?
Non-U.S. individuals who receive U.S.-source income or hold U.S. accounts commonly complete W-8BEN.
- Foreign individuals opening U.S. bank or brokerage accounts
- Non-U.S. freelancers or contractors paid by U.S. clients
- Students or researchers receiving U.S. scholarships or royalties
- Investors claiming reduced withholding under an income tax treaty
- Anyone whose U.S. payer requests a W-8BEN