Completing the W-8BEN-E: A Detailed Guide
● For entities that are not U.S. entities, the W-8BEN-E document must be completed.
[P1]
1. Name of organization
2. Country of organization
4. Identify Chapter 3 status for U.S. tax law compliance and potential tax withholding reduction.
6. Permanent residence address (including Country)
[P2]
8 or 9a or 9b or c.
- Enter a U.S.-issued TIN in section 8 if available
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If you have an FTIN, complete 9b; otherwise, input your GIIN in 9a
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- FTIN (Foreign Taxpayer Identification Number)
- GIIN (Global Intermediary Identification Number)
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- Check C if FTIN NOT legally required
[P3]
Signature of individual authorized to sign for beneficial owner
Print name of organization
Date
Reference Document
W-8BENE-E - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8bene.pdf