W-8 forms are Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms that foreign individuals and businesses must file to verify their country of residence for tax purposes, certifying that they qualify for a lower rate of tax withholding .
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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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