How do I use w-8BEN?

Give Form W-8BEN to the person requesting it before the payment is made to you, credited to your account, or allocated . If you do not provide this form, the withholding agent may have to withhold at the 30% rate (under chapters 3 and 4), backup withholding rate, or the rate applicable under section 1446.

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What is W8 certificate?

Form W-8BEN is a “Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for U.S. Tax Withholding and Reporting ”. It is for individual use and not for business entities. Generally, a current W-8BEN form will be in effect till 31st December, three years after the date of signing.

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